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Freemasonry.
FREEMASONRY .
THE footsteps of this illustrious Order are to be traced in the most distant , the most remote ages and nations of the earth . We find it amongst the first and most celebrated citizens of the East . We deduce it regularly from the first astronomers on the plains of Chaklea , to the wise and mystic kings and priests of Egypt , the sages of Greece , the philosophers of Rome , and even to the rude and Gothic builders of a dark and degenerate age , whose vast temples still remain amongst us , as monuments of their attachment to the Order
. In no civilized ao-e or country has MASONRY been neglected . The most illustrious characters —kings , princes , patriots , nobles , ' sages , and legislators , authors and artists , have thought it their glory to protect and honor it . For the dignity and support of the craft and science , lodges are opened in every quarter of the globe : for it has been remarked , that in whatever else men may dispute and disagree , yet they are unanimous to respect and support a singularly amiable and harmless institution , which annihilates all parties , conciliates all private opinions , inculcates charity , and binds all in harmony , sociality , and good fellowship ! T .
Masonic Anecdote.
MASONIC ANECDOTE .
TO THE EDITOR .
IN the eventful struggles of 1823 many were the fearful scenes witnessed in Spain , and frequentl y have the recital of the horrors of war almost paralised the reader . It is a pleasing task to trace among them occasional circumstances ivhich place the principles and practice of Freemasonry in its proper light . The following is an extract from correspondence that took place at that time : — "After seventeen daysand I miht with propriety addnihts
, g , g , inarching almost without food or rest , harrassed to death , and sustaining several defeats , owing to various untoward circumstances , we contrived to reach within eight or ten leagues of our destination , where the remains of our army was attacked by the French and armed peasantry , when for want of ammunition , and after a sharp action of almost two hours , we were overpowered and made prisoners of war , and conducted to this lace . I had the misfortune to be robbed of dollars
p my , and literally stripped of my very shirt and trowsers—the peasantry were on the point of murdering me—but , fortunately , some French soldiers arrived , who happily frustrated their bloody intentions . I was confined nearly a month in a state of indigence trul y distressing , scarcely with the slightest covering , but have latel y been relieved by the liberality of a Brother Mason , who , hearing my condition , sent me fifty dollars , with letter of credit and introduction that will whatever
procure me I want . " I do not draw up this simple fact with any illustration of the pen , but , believing it worthy the notice of your readers , I send it with my warmest wishes for the success of your generous exertions . H . F . W .
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Freemasonry.
FREEMASONRY .
THE footsteps of this illustrious Order are to be traced in the most distant , the most remote ages and nations of the earth . We find it amongst the first and most celebrated citizens of the East . We deduce it regularly from the first astronomers on the plains of Chaklea , to the wise and mystic kings and priests of Egypt , the sages of Greece , the philosophers of Rome , and even to the rude and Gothic builders of a dark and degenerate age , whose vast temples still remain amongst us , as monuments of their attachment to the Order
. In no civilized ao-e or country has MASONRY been neglected . The most illustrious characters —kings , princes , patriots , nobles , ' sages , and legislators , authors and artists , have thought it their glory to protect and honor it . For the dignity and support of the craft and science , lodges are opened in every quarter of the globe : for it has been remarked , that in whatever else men may dispute and disagree , yet they are unanimous to respect and support a singularly amiable and harmless institution , which annihilates all parties , conciliates all private opinions , inculcates charity , and binds all in harmony , sociality , and good fellowship ! T .
Masonic Anecdote.
MASONIC ANECDOTE .
TO THE EDITOR .
IN the eventful struggles of 1823 many were the fearful scenes witnessed in Spain , and frequentl y have the recital of the horrors of war almost paralised the reader . It is a pleasing task to trace among them occasional circumstances ivhich place the principles and practice of Freemasonry in its proper light . The following is an extract from correspondence that took place at that time : — "After seventeen daysand I miht with propriety addnihts
, g , g , inarching almost without food or rest , harrassed to death , and sustaining several defeats , owing to various untoward circumstances , we contrived to reach within eight or ten leagues of our destination , where the remains of our army was attacked by the French and armed peasantry , when for want of ammunition , and after a sharp action of almost two hours , we were overpowered and made prisoners of war , and conducted to this lace . I had the misfortune to be robbed of dollars
p my , and literally stripped of my very shirt and trowsers—the peasantry were on the point of murdering me—but , fortunately , some French soldiers arrived , who happily frustrated their bloody intentions . I was confined nearly a month in a state of indigence trul y distressing , scarcely with the slightest covering , but have latel y been relieved by the liberality of a Brother Mason , who , hearing my condition , sent me fifty dollars , with letter of credit and introduction that will whatever
procure me I want . " I do not draw up this simple fact with any illustration of the pen , but , believing it worthy the notice of your readers , I send it with my warmest wishes for the success of your generous exertions . H . F . W .