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Article THE LATE MARQUIS OF HASTINGS. ← Page 2 of 2 Article MASONIC ANECDOTE. Page 1 of 2 →
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The Late Marquis Of Hastings.
and let the contrast , so favourable for the former , support my hypothesis . The proof will he still stronger if you advert to the despotism , the ferocity , the degradation of manhood , in the Asiatic regions where no casual ray of Masonry has ever pierced the gloom . In Europe what were once Masonic principles are so generally prevalent that it would now be difficult to make it believed that they were once acknowledged only in a confined society . Yet it is well that the sanctuary for them should
still exist . Our forms are only constant inculcations to us of the moral rules which ought to be observed in all times , cases , and situations . If I may have been fortunate enough to recollect them in the exercise of authority , as you would kindly persuade me , I am most happy . " Now , in the truest spirit of fraternal affection , I hid you farewell , with this parting injunction : continue to fear God , to honour the King , and to keep pure the Craft . "
Masonic Anecdote.
MASONIC ANECDOTE .
TO THE EDITOR .
Sin . —A friend lately obliged me by the perusal of " The Freemason ' s Quarterly Review . " I acknowledge to have been forcibl y struck with the principles so powerfully advocated , and am impelled to state , that , did not a consciousness that age brings with it more reasons than one against entering info neiv associations , I should feel proud to mingle , even as an atom , into the Masonic Order : by using the term " new association , " you will of course comprehend the words merely as "new " to myself
. As some proof of my esteem for Freemasonry , and of my knowledge of its practical utility , I beg to place before you the following particulars , —indeed in which , although not a Freemason , I played an important part—and as I do not observe among the anecdotes detailed in your Review any which approach the peculiar character of tlie present remarks , they may be interesting on that account alone . It is now some time since , when my attention , as a magistrate in the
bounty ot , was called by a tenant to interpose my authority , in order to arrest the contemplated committal of the crime of murder—no Jess I can assure you . My informant acknowledged himself a member of an illegal association , against the rules of which his friend had declared , and thereb y rendered himself so obnoxious that his death was determined upon . I naturall y enquired of the informant how he had the courage , as a member of the same association , to endanger his own in the to shield his friend
person attempt ; and further reminded ' him that as a magistrate , it became my duty forthwith to arrest him . His reply was characteristic of the man— " I am not doubtful , sir , whether I am correct in the course I take in disclosing enough to prevent my associates from staining their hands in Wood , because as a Christian , it is both my duty to do so , and yours to assist me ; but 1 will only disclose as much as is necessary for such purpose . I have no other acquaintance with the party , than that he and I are also Freemasons , and ivere made such on the same day , and that we were mutually pledged
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The Late Marquis Of Hastings.
and let the contrast , so favourable for the former , support my hypothesis . The proof will he still stronger if you advert to the despotism , the ferocity , the degradation of manhood , in the Asiatic regions where no casual ray of Masonry has ever pierced the gloom . In Europe what were once Masonic principles are so generally prevalent that it would now be difficult to make it believed that they were once acknowledged only in a confined society . Yet it is well that the sanctuary for them should
still exist . Our forms are only constant inculcations to us of the moral rules which ought to be observed in all times , cases , and situations . If I may have been fortunate enough to recollect them in the exercise of authority , as you would kindly persuade me , I am most happy . " Now , in the truest spirit of fraternal affection , I hid you farewell , with this parting injunction : continue to fear God , to honour the King , and to keep pure the Craft . "
Masonic Anecdote.
MASONIC ANECDOTE .
TO THE EDITOR .
Sin . —A friend lately obliged me by the perusal of " The Freemason ' s Quarterly Review . " I acknowledge to have been forcibl y struck with the principles so powerfully advocated , and am impelled to state , that , did not a consciousness that age brings with it more reasons than one against entering info neiv associations , I should feel proud to mingle , even as an atom , into the Masonic Order : by using the term " new association , " you will of course comprehend the words merely as "new " to myself
. As some proof of my esteem for Freemasonry , and of my knowledge of its practical utility , I beg to place before you the following particulars , —indeed in which , although not a Freemason , I played an important part—and as I do not observe among the anecdotes detailed in your Review any which approach the peculiar character of tlie present remarks , they may be interesting on that account alone . It is now some time since , when my attention , as a magistrate in the
bounty ot , was called by a tenant to interpose my authority , in order to arrest the contemplated committal of the crime of murder—no Jess I can assure you . My informant acknowledged himself a member of an illegal association , against the rules of which his friend had declared , and thereb y rendered himself so obnoxious that his death was determined upon . I naturall y enquired of the informant how he had the courage , as a member of the same association , to endanger his own in the to shield his friend
person attempt ; and further reminded ' him that as a magistrate , it became my duty forthwith to arrest him . His reply was characteristic of the man— " I am not doubtful , sir , whether I am correct in the course I take in disclosing enough to prevent my associates from staining their hands in Wood , because as a Christian , it is both my duty to do so , and yours to assist me ; but 1 will only disclose as much as is necessary for such purpose . I have no other acquaintance with the party , than that he and I are also Freemasons , and ivere made such on the same day , and that we were mutually pledged