Resolved, That as a mark of respect to his cherished memory, we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That we pledge our hearty support to our present Chief Magistrate, ANDREW JOHNSON, in all his efforts to promote the welfare of our common country. JNO. R. HOFFMASTER, WM. KELLER, Attest, CHAS. B. WELLS, R. S. Committee. George Feather, C. ENCOURAGEMENT COUNCIL, No. 89, O. U. A. M. At a regular stated meeting of the above Council, held on Monday Evening, May 22, 1865, the following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted: WHEREAS, In the untimely death of the late Chief Magistrate of the United States, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, we have been deprived of a pure patriot, an able statesman, and the noblest work of God, an honest man; and, whereas, under the blessings of Providence, we recognize in ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the redeemer of his country, in the hour of its extremest need; Therefore, be it Resolved, That the murder of ABRAHAM LINCOLN has placed on the roll of the noble army of martyrs to freedom, a name, than which, none is more honored, a firm patriot, a wise counselor, a just ruler, a kind judge, "an honest man, the noblest work of God." Resolved, That, while we bow to the mandate of Almighty God, who doeth all things well, yet we deeply mourn the loss of him, who by his simplicity of manner, and loving kindness, had endeared himself to every true American heart; and who, after he had guided the Ship of State through four long years of terrible storm, and when about to enter the haven of peace, was suddenly stricken down, before he could enjoy the fruits of his enduring patience, and lasting fidelity to the truest interests of human liberty. A. C. SELLERS, F. J. HAUS, Committee. JOHN F. WALP, C. Attest, ISAAC WALP, R. S. ANGELICA COUNCIL, No. 91, O. U. A. M. At a regular stated meeting of the above Council, held May 24, 1865, the following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted: WHEREAS, Our Chief Magistrate, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, was basely murdered by a cowardly assassin; and, whereas, it becomes all loyal citizens to express their utter abhorrence of a deed so fiendish, and so malignant, committed upon our illustrious President, and at an hour when the nation was rejoicing over succesive victories, and the prospect of an early peace; Therefore, be it, Resolved, That while we, the members of Angelica Council, No. 91, O. U. A. M., in common with others, sincerely lament this fearful deed, a deed unknown in the history of this country, a deed without a name, which in an unexpected moment, struck down our President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, and which has thrown gloom and sadness over every loyal heart. While we sympathize with our fellow-citizens, in the loss this country has sustained by his death, we bow submissively to the will and wisdom of that Divine Power, knowing that His decrees are righteous and kind. Resolved, That in respect to the memory of our deceased President, our charter shall be draped in mourning, until the fourth day of July, 1865. At a regular stated meeting of the above Council, the following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted: WHEREAS, It pleased God on the eve of our national triumph, to permit ABRAHAM LINCOLN to be assassinated at the commencement of his second Presidential term; and, whereas, it is proper that all American organizations should express the deep sympathy and sorrow which pervades the land; Therefore, be it Resolved, That the members of Union Council, No. 102, of the Order of United American Mechanics, deeply deplore the loss of our honored President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, and sincerely condole with his weeping widow, orphaned children, and bereaved countrymen. Resolved, That as patriots loving our country, and desiring the promotion of the greatest good for the greatest number, we feel that the loss of that great and good man is irreparable, but trust that his martyred blood may prove to be the seed of a mighty power in the land, which shall make liberty and union, one and inseparable, now and forever. Jos. H. NUNG ESSER, ISAAC MARKLEY. Committee. WM. CUSTER, C. Attest, ANDREW B. YERGER, R. S. LYKENSTOWN COUNCIL, At a stated meeting of the above Council, held April 25, 1865, the following Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, The traitorous assassination of our beloved President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, at an hour when the nation was jubilant over successive victories, the prospect of an early and lasting peace, and the bright hope of a great and glorious future for our country, has filled the hearts of all true and loyal men with horror at the depravity of man, as shown forth in the character of the assassin, and grief at the only too successful issue of the hell-born plots of a traitorous clique; and, whereas, it becomes us as loyal citizens whether individually or collectively, to express abhorrence at a deed, so dark and so malignant; Therefore, be it Resolved, That while we sincerely lament this fearful atrocity, a deed unknown in the past history of our beloved country, that in an unexpected moment, while surrounded by friends, and all seemed propitious for a glorious and long future of peace and prosperity, struck down our venerated Chief Magistrate, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, and has thrown gloom and sadness broadcast over the land: and while we sympathize with his bereaved family, and our fellow sufferers in this our country's loss, we bow in humble submission to the wisdom of Him who doeth all things well, though his dispensations seem to us severe. Resolved, That we place the foregoing preamble and resolutions on the records of this Council, and that we forward a copy to the State Council of Pennsylvania, for publication, a copy of the same to be sent to the bereaved family of our late President; and that the charter of this Council be draped in mourning for one year. DANIEL MILLER, JAMES L. YODER Committee. |