RADIANT STAR COUNCIL,

No. 45, O. U. A. M.

At a stated meeting of the above Council, held April 25, 1865, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, The Chief Magistrate of the nation, and twice chosen representative of the American people, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, has fallen by the hand of a wretched and fiendish assassin; struck down in the presence of his family, and in the hour of the nation's rejoicing at the triumph over armed treason; Therefore, be it

Resolved, That while we in common with our fellow-citizens mourn and deplore the sad calamity that has overtaken us, we feel at a loss for words to adequately express our detestation and abhorrence of a crime so enormous and unparalleled.

Resolved, That while we are amazed at the deep-dyed depravity that could prompt such an act, we well know it cannot retard the work of human progress; but on the contrary will recoil with treble force on its perpetrators and abettors whoever or wherever they may be.

Ye foes to freedom and to human rights,

Go, stop the sun, reverse all nature's laws,

Turn from their course the swift meandering lights;
Arrest the progress, then, of Freedom's cause.

Resolved, That after years of hardship and industrious toil from his youth up, (in which we behold the personification of the American working man,) and of care and anxiety in his high position, far beyond the common lot of rulers; although he was by

malignant hate, and blind and aimless revenge, cut off from that repose from labor so justly his due; it is a satisfaction to know that he lived to see the virtual triumph of the Union cause, to which he had so unwaveringly and unflinchingly adhered.

Resolved, That in our lamented and honored late Chief Magistrate, we recognize those traits of public and private virtue which shall ever command our respect and veneration for his memory; and in God we trust, that He will have us as a nation in His keeping, overrule this event for our good, and administer consolation to the stricken widow and her children.

Resolved, That as a further mark of respect for the memory of the mighty dead, our flag and charter be draped in mourning for the space of six months.

Attest, WM. WOOD, R. S.

JAS. N. CALELY,
W. M. B. BALL
A. H. CONWAY,
H. F. JOHNSON,
E. L. CALELY, JR.

Committee.

J. W. STOUT, C.

At a regular stated meeting of the above Council, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, At a time when the heart of the nation was made glad, and the loyal citizens thereof were rejoicing over our victories. gained by our gallant soldiers upon the field of battle, when hope flashed through the minds of all, of a speedy and honorable peace; we were struck dumb with grief and indignation, when the mournful tidings were heralded throughout the land, that our beloved, noble, patriotic, and God-sent President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, had been assassinated by an infamous and dastard traitor; Therefore, be it—

Resolved, That we drape our hall in mourning for the space of four years.

Resolved, That we deeply and sincerely deplore and sympathize with all good and loyal citizens in the loss that has befallen the nation, of our purest and best friend; one who has shown himself capable of guiding the Ship of State through the storms of her adversity, and bringing her in safety to a haven of peace and security.

Resolved, That in our estimation, as a national man, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, stands second to no other of his day and generation, and we believe equal in worth and purity, to the fathers of our countrythe immortal WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON, and JACKSON.

Resolved, That we sincerely sympathize with the bereaved family, and pray that they may receive heavenly consolation.

Resolved, That the above be sent to the State Council Secretary for publication, as ordered at the last meeting in Lancaster City.

RELIEF COUNCIL,
No. 47, O. U. A. M,

At a stated meeting of the above Council, held May 17, 1865, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, The members of this Council have been stricken with profound grief and awe at the sudden death by the hand of a blood thirsty and parricidal assassin, of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, late President of the United States, at a moment when he had attained the highest pinnacle of renown, when he had crushed the unholy rebellion that for a time threatened to destroy this great and glorious Republic, and had proved to the world the practicability and stability of democratic institutions and popular sovereignty under the most severe trials, when, with charity in his heart towards all, he was earnestly inculcating lessons of mercy and magnanimity on the part of the victorious people towards their vanquished brethren; Therefore, be it—

Resolved, That the members of this Council view the assassination of the President, with feelings of mingled horror and detestation as a deed without a parallel on the page of history, as a crime against humanity and liberty, and shrouding the name of the perpetrator like that of Cain with eternal infamy.

Resolved, That while we deplore this terrible event as a national calamity, we are not unmindful of the affliction of the bereaved family of the martyr President, and offer them our most respectful sympathy.

Resolved, That while we feel the full force of the blow that has fallen on the nation, we have unswerving faith that the same Divine Power which blessed the birth of this great republic, and which has guided it through paths of peril and carnage to its latest triumph, will conduct it through its present gloom to the enjoyment in the future of unclouded glory, greatness and prosperity.

Resolved, That the charter of the Council be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days.

CHAS. BAKER,

CHAS. BANES,

Committee.

A. H. PERKINPINE.

V. REESE, C,

Attest,

W. SCHAEFER, R. S.

FREDONIA COUNCIL,

No. 52, O. U. A. M.

At a meeting of the above Council, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, We have heard with deep sorrow that ABRAHAM LINCOLN, who has filled the position of Chief Magistrate of our nation for the past four years, has been stricken down by the hand of a midnight assassin, and that by his death we are deprived of the services of a noble man, who, by his honesty of purpose and goodness of heart has won the respect and esteem of all loyal persons, it becomes us as American Mechanics to mourn his loss, but while we mourn let us remember that though dead he still liveth; Therefore, be it—

Resolved, That while we feel our hearts stricken with profound sorrow, we rest in confident assurance that God doeth all things and will still have our beloved country in His holy keeping, and so order the issue of this great calamity that we will all see His goodness in this terrible event which he has suffered to befall our nation.

Resolved, That we recognize in this atrocious deed the vile spirit of the rebellion, and heartily express our hopes that the Government will see that the full measures of a righteous retribution be meted out to the instigators and accomplices of this deed of blood.

Resolved, That in ABRAHAM LINCOLN we recognize a true patriot, and while memory lasts we will revere him as a second WASHINGTON, and justly entitled to be placed side by side with the Father of our Country.