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America.
¦ p ilgrimage of life , and expressed bis happiness that the present union had taken place . He then related the history of Masonry from its establishment in this country . In the year 1730 , Lodges were created in different points of America , and Provincial Charters granted by tbe Grand Lodge of England . Such is tbe origin of our own Grand Lodge . AVe originally held a Charter from tbe Grand Lodge of England , and worked under the same until on the declaration of our independence as a countrysbe also assumed an independent
, position in the Masonic world , as the Grand Lodge of the State of New York . The course has been most prosperous , though of times obstructed by opposition and persecution . Dr . M . then adverted to tbe charges which have been preferred against Masonry , and said—She has been declared antagonistic to revealed religion . She has been accused of teaching a refined system of Deism . How utterly baseless the charge , we , who are initiated in her mysteries well know . The pious and good of all ages , who bave served at her altarand whose praise has been known in all the churches
, , should certainly be received by the world , as surely that the assertion is utterly without foundation . It is true that , as Freemasons , we are not sectarian . As such , we are only required to acknowledge an all-wise and omnipotent Deity . Our Order is a social and intellectual , not religious . The revealed Word of
God , however , is the Mason's rule of life . The Divine commands , as therein made known , be is enjoined to observe . We respect , but do not interfere with each others peculiarities of belief . Tbe Jew and the Christian here sit side by side , both worshipping the same God of Abraham , of Isaac , and of Jacob . They are both taught and both believe that God is love—infinite , unchanging , everlasting—that " pure religion before God and tbe Father is this—to visit the fatherless and tbe widow in their affliction , and to keep themselves unspotted from the world . " Masonry opposed to
revealed religion ! She has been—she is her handmaid—not the rash usurper of her seat . Each has its own peculiar province , and both act in perfect harmony . Religion implants new principles in the heart . Masonry , by judicious culture fertilizes the soil in which the seed is sown , that it may reap its gain , and bring forth an abundant harvest . After tbe oration the Grand and Subordinate Lodges formed in procession and marched down Broadway to the Park , and through tbe Bowery to Union Square , and then returned to Tripler Hall , where a banquet was
prepared . Seats were provided for one thousand , and the galleries were well filled with spectators . After the repast was concluded a number of toasts were given , and the assembly separated about 8 o ' clock . —New Yorh paper .
Switzerland.
SWITZERLAND .
We have been favoured with the following Circular , which will show to the Craft generally , how greatly Freemasonry is at this moment prized in Switzerland . East of Bile , December 26 , 1850 . The Grand Master , and the Members of the Administrative Council of the Siotss Grand Lodge , Alpina , to all the Lodges of the Union , Brotherly greeting . VERY AVOHSHHTU * . AND BELOVED BRETHREN—AVe are entrusted with
, the duty of informing you , that the Grand Lodge , " Alpina , " at their meetings , held on the 3 rd and 5 th October ult ., has proceeded to the election of the new Grand Master , and of tbe new Administrative Council . From the Minutes previously communicated to you , you will have per . eeived , that Bro . C . J . Jung , a member of the Lodge , " Friendship and
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America.
¦ p ilgrimage of life , and expressed bis happiness that the present union had taken place . He then related the history of Masonry from its establishment in this country . In the year 1730 , Lodges were created in different points of America , and Provincial Charters granted by tbe Grand Lodge of England . Such is tbe origin of our own Grand Lodge . AVe originally held a Charter from tbe Grand Lodge of England , and worked under the same until on the declaration of our independence as a countrysbe also assumed an independent
, position in the Masonic world , as the Grand Lodge of the State of New York . The course has been most prosperous , though of times obstructed by opposition and persecution . Dr . M . then adverted to tbe charges which have been preferred against Masonry , and said—She has been declared antagonistic to revealed religion . She has been accused of teaching a refined system of Deism . How utterly baseless the charge , we , who are initiated in her mysteries well know . The pious and good of all ages , who bave served at her altarand whose praise has been known in all the churches
, , should certainly be received by the world , as surely that the assertion is utterly without foundation . It is true that , as Freemasons , we are not sectarian . As such , we are only required to acknowledge an all-wise and omnipotent Deity . Our Order is a social and intellectual , not religious . The revealed Word of
God , however , is the Mason's rule of life . The Divine commands , as therein made known , be is enjoined to observe . We respect , but do not interfere with each others peculiarities of belief . Tbe Jew and the Christian here sit side by side , both worshipping the same God of Abraham , of Isaac , and of Jacob . They are both taught and both believe that God is love—infinite , unchanging , everlasting—that " pure religion before God and tbe Father is this—to visit the fatherless and tbe widow in their affliction , and to keep themselves unspotted from the world . " Masonry opposed to
revealed religion ! She has been—she is her handmaid—not the rash usurper of her seat . Each has its own peculiar province , and both act in perfect harmony . Religion implants new principles in the heart . Masonry , by judicious culture fertilizes the soil in which the seed is sown , that it may reap its gain , and bring forth an abundant harvest . After tbe oration the Grand and Subordinate Lodges formed in procession and marched down Broadway to the Park , and through tbe Bowery to Union Square , and then returned to Tripler Hall , where a banquet was
prepared . Seats were provided for one thousand , and the galleries were well filled with spectators . After the repast was concluded a number of toasts were given , and the assembly separated about 8 o ' clock . —New Yorh paper .
Switzerland.
SWITZERLAND .
We have been favoured with the following Circular , which will show to the Craft generally , how greatly Freemasonry is at this moment prized in Switzerland . East of Bile , December 26 , 1850 . The Grand Master , and the Members of the Administrative Council of the Siotss Grand Lodge , Alpina , to all the Lodges of the Union , Brotherly greeting . VERY AVOHSHHTU * . AND BELOVED BRETHREN—AVe are entrusted with
, the duty of informing you , that the Grand Lodge , " Alpina , " at their meetings , held on the 3 rd and 5 th October ult ., has proceeded to the election of the new Grand Master , and of tbe new Administrative Council . From the Minutes previously communicated to you , you will have per . eeived , that Bro . C . J . Jung , a member of the Lodge , " Friendship and