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Article HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE LATE DUKE OF SUSSEX. Page 1 of 1 Article FREDERICK THE GREAT AND HIS TIMES. Page 1 of 2 →
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His Royal Highness The Late Duke Of Sussex.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE LATE DUKE OF SUSSEX .
A unique drawing in calligraphy of the late illustrious Grand Master has been published by its ingenious author , Bro . Louis GLUCK ROSENTHAL . It is a very correct likeness of His Royal Highness ; and as it contains , among a vast variety of interesting information , the following anecdote , we give it in the author ' s own words : — " It may not be out of place to relate an anecdote to show the
condescension of His Royal Highness the late Duke of Sussex towards the author of this work . "In 1840 , Bro . Rosenthal had executed some original drawings , among them was one entitled ' The Creation , ' which he was desirous of engraving , provided a sufficient number of subscribers could be obtained to cover the expense . He was introduced by a friend , Mr . Dickinson , to Mr . Burmeister , a German , a favorite friend of his Royal
Highness , who being much pleased , promised to introduce the author to the illustrious Prince . This promise was kept , and an interview was granted , at which the author exhibited and described his drawings . The learned Prince carefully examined them , antl after a deliberate inspection , he was so much pleased , that he promised the artist not onl y to become a subscriber , but that , if the works were framed and glazed , he would direct them to remain for a certain time in his librarythat
, they might , by attracting the notice of his friends , induce them to become subscribers . On this invitation , Bro . Rosenthal called again at the palace ; and on sending in his card , was immediately admitted , and received , if possible , more kindly than before . His Royal Highness conversed freely with him on subjects of foreign literature , especially the German classics . "There is every probability that had Bro . Rosenthal succeeded in
general subscriptions , the patronage of the royal Duke would have proved of tbe highest importance , but the want of public support led him to abandon the patronage of the benevolent Prince . The circumstance , however , shows that the natural compassionate feelings of the late Duke of Sussex prompted him to those acts of beneficence , tenderness and humanity , that strongly disposed his heart to socialise with all mankind . ''
Frederick The Great And His Times.
FREDERICK THE GREAT AND HIS TIMES .
ONE day , at table , the conversation turned upon Freemasons , against whom Frederick William launched out with great acrimony . The Count of Lippe-Biickeburg , himself a member of the Fraternity , defended it with such warmth and eloquence , that the Prince afterwards privatel y intimated to the Count his wish to join a society which numbered such staunch champions of truth among its members . The Count accordingly requested some of the Brethren residing at Hamburgh and Hanover to meet at Brunswick , which city the King was to visit on his way to Berlin . Bielefeld , a merchant , then at Hamburgh , was one of the number ; and he gives an amusing account of the
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His Royal Highness The Late Duke Of Sussex.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE LATE DUKE OF SUSSEX .
A unique drawing in calligraphy of the late illustrious Grand Master has been published by its ingenious author , Bro . Louis GLUCK ROSENTHAL . It is a very correct likeness of His Royal Highness ; and as it contains , among a vast variety of interesting information , the following anecdote , we give it in the author ' s own words : — " It may not be out of place to relate an anecdote to show the
condescension of His Royal Highness the late Duke of Sussex towards the author of this work . "In 1840 , Bro . Rosenthal had executed some original drawings , among them was one entitled ' The Creation , ' which he was desirous of engraving , provided a sufficient number of subscribers could be obtained to cover the expense . He was introduced by a friend , Mr . Dickinson , to Mr . Burmeister , a German , a favorite friend of his Royal
Highness , who being much pleased , promised to introduce the author to the illustrious Prince . This promise was kept , and an interview was granted , at which the author exhibited and described his drawings . The learned Prince carefully examined them , antl after a deliberate inspection , he was so much pleased , that he promised the artist not onl y to become a subscriber , but that , if the works were framed and glazed , he would direct them to remain for a certain time in his librarythat
, they might , by attracting the notice of his friends , induce them to become subscribers . On this invitation , Bro . Rosenthal called again at the palace ; and on sending in his card , was immediately admitted , and received , if possible , more kindly than before . His Royal Highness conversed freely with him on subjects of foreign literature , especially the German classics . "There is every probability that had Bro . Rosenthal succeeded in
general subscriptions , the patronage of the royal Duke would have proved of tbe highest importance , but the want of public support led him to abandon the patronage of the benevolent Prince . The circumstance , however , shows that the natural compassionate feelings of the late Duke of Sussex prompted him to those acts of beneficence , tenderness and humanity , that strongly disposed his heart to socialise with all mankind . ''
Frederick The Great And His Times.
FREDERICK THE GREAT AND HIS TIMES .
ONE day , at table , the conversation turned upon Freemasons , against whom Frederick William launched out with great acrimony . The Count of Lippe-Biickeburg , himself a member of the Fraternity , defended it with such warmth and eloquence , that the Prince afterwards privatel y intimated to the Count his wish to join a society which numbered such staunch champions of truth among its members . The Count accordingly requested some of the Brethren residing at Hamburgh and Hanover to meet at Brunswick , which city the King was to visit on his way to Berlin . Bielefeld , a merchant , then at Hamburgh , was one of the number ; and he gives an amusing account of the