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Masonic Memoir.
" As a traveller he was probably the youngest English Prince who undertook the tour—Germany , Italy , and in particular Rome , were among the principal places visited . —At the "Eternal City" he was intimately associated with the late Pope Pius the Sixth . In turn the Prince visited Turin , Venice , and Naples ; while at the latter city he renewed his acquaintance with the late Mr . Lambton , who died there
during the sojourn of the Prince . Mr . Lambton ' s young son became so dear to the royal traveller that a" strong affection was created between them—it has been tested for nearly forty years—and we doubt at this moment if the veneration and attachment of the Earl of Durham * to the Duke of Sussex does not more resemble that of a dutiful son than merel y the homage of a devoted servant , or even of an affectionate friend .
" After visiting Lisbon , his Royal Highness returned to Loudon , and took his seat in the House of Lords , as a peer of the realm , by the title of Duke of Sussex , & c . & c . & c . " Of his political sentiments , it is not our province to write ; but of his qualifications as a parliamentary speaker we can state fairly , that few persons are possessed of a more impressive manner—his fluency is
pleasing and natural—he is , perhaps , the most English speaker that we have ; and , although possessed of such great resources as would make his speechesTormidable to an opponent , his Royal Highness is content to address himself , with powerful effect , from the heart to the heart .
With wisdom and sincerity allied , All specious sophistry he flings aside ; Nor e ' er of learning makes a vain pretence , Content to-win his way with common sense . " We have not as yet spoken of our Prince as a Mason ; but the following extract from his address on the Regency Question will serve to show how powerfully the principles of Freemasonry were associated with
his feelings : — " These sentiments are the consequence of long and serious inquiries , and have been greatly influenced by deep and religious meditations . Since the last time I ventured to intrude myself upon the attention of the House , domestic calamities and serious indisposition have almost constantly visited me : it is in such moments as those , my Lords , when it appears as if a few
instants would separate me for ever from this mortal life , and the hopes of a better console me in the hour of anguish and sorrow , that all prejudices cease , and that man views human events , unbiassed by prepossessions , in their true light , inspired with Christian charity , and calmed by a confident reliance on the mercy of the Omnipotent : at those times , when one may be said almost to stand face to face with one ' s Creator , I bave frequently asked myself , what preference I could urge in my favour to my Redeemer , over
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Memoir.
" As a traveller he was probably the youngest English Prince who undertook the tour—Germany , Italy , and in particular Rome , were among the principal places visited . —At the "Eternal City" he was intimately associated with the late Pope Pius the Sixth . In turn the Prince visited Turin , Venice , and Naples ; while at the latter city he renewed his acquaintance with the late Mr . Lambton , who died there
during the sojourn of the Prince . Mr . Lambton ' s young son became so dear to the royal traveller that a" strong affection was created between them—it has been tested for nearly forty years—and we doubt at this moment if the veneration and attachment of the Earl of Durham * to the Duke of Sussex does not more resemble that of a dutiful son than merel y the homage of a devoted servant , or even of an affectionate friend .
" After visiting Lisbon , his Royal Highness returned to Loudon , and took his seat in the House of Lords , as a peer of the realm , by the title of Duke of Sussex , & c . & c . & c . " Of his political sentiments , it is not our province to write ; but of his qualifications as a parliamentary speaker we can state fairly , that few persons are possessed of a more impressive manner—his fluency is
pleasing and natural—he is , perhaps , the most English speaker that we have ; and , although possessed of such great resources as would make his speechesTormidable to an opponent , his Royal Highness is content to address himself , with powerful effect , from the heart to the heart .
With wisdom and sincerity allied , All specious sophistry he flings aside ; Nor e ' er of learning makes a vain pretence , Content to-win his way with common sense . " We have not as yet spoken of our Prince as a Mason ; but the following extract from his address on the Regency Question will serve to show how powerfully the principles of Freemasonry were associated with
his feelings : — " These sentiments are the consequence of long and serious inquiries , and have been greatly influenced by deep and religious meditations . Since the last time I ventured to intrude myself upon the attention of the House , domestic calamities and serious indisposition have almost constantly visited me : it is in such moments as those , my Lords , when it appears as if a few
instants would separate me for ever from this mortal life , and the hopes of a better console me in the hour of anguish and sorrow , that all prejudices cease , and that man views human events , unbiassed by prepossessions , in their true light , inspired with Christian charity , and calmed by a confident reliance on the mercy of the Omnipotent : at those times , when one may be said almost to stand face to face with one ' s Creator , I bave frequently asked myself , what preference I could urge in my favour to my Redeemer , over