Dr brethren, I hereby prefer the following charges against John C. Bennett late secretary of this Lodge

1st Section. For securing certain previously respectable females of our city by using Joseph Smiths name as one who sanctioned such conduct

2nd Adultery. For illicit intercourse with various females frequently.

3rd Lying. In using Joseph Smiths name as before stated, saying that said Smith taught and practiced illicit intercourse with women, he knowing it to be false.

4th Lying. In swearing the he was under duress when he made a certain affidavit before Esq Wells when it is well known he never was under restraint or confinement at all whilst in this city.—

5th Embezzlement. For making use of money belonging to the lodge without either knowledge or consent of said Lodge

6th For illicit intercourse with a Master Masons wife.

Satisfactory evidence being set forth before the Lodge in each and every case, the voice of the lodge was taken in each case separately; when it was declared by the Lodge that he is considered guilty of all the above charges without a dissenting voice whereupon the following resolution was passed, to wit:—

Resolved, that John C. Bennett be expelled from this lodge and from all the privileges of Masonry, he being considered one of the most base and infamous adulterers, liars, and a general plunderer of female chastity. And further, that he is dishonest and not worthy to be trusted, that he is perjured and not worthy of credit, and that he has broken his solemn obligation as a Master Mason. And that the Secy N. L. be authorised immediately to communicate this action of the Lodge to all the Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of this State.

No further business appearing the several Lodges closed down in due form, to stand closed untill tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.

William Clayton

Secy P.T.—

Lucius N. Scowl

Master pro. tem.—