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Ireland.
importance to the Free-Masonic Order ; and upon that occasion the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to , of which resolutions , and of the spirit which dictated them , we shall all rejoice to hear that your Grace approves : — - 1 . That the Grancl Chapter of Prince Masons of Ireland has upon all occasions been most anxious to establish , by every means , the harmony of the Masonic Order in general , and especially in this Christian Order
to promote peace , good-will , and unity . : : . That the dissentions which have distracted the whole Masonic body in Ireland , in consequence of the contending claims of the G . C . and those of the Council of Rites , since its formation in the year 1 S 38 , can never be contemplated by ns without the most poignant feelings of regret , and the most anxious desire that they may not be perpetuated or renewed .
3 . That we are most desirous to aid in the removal of all those unhappy dissentions by every means that can be adopted or devised , without dishonourable compromise , or the abandonment of the principles ivhich ive have always professed ancl maintained . Thus , my Lord Duke , tbe G . C . has displayed its anxiety to convince your Grace , that there is not a single member of it who is not ready , in the most cordial mannerto reciprocate every proffer of Masonic feeling ,
, and even to anticipate and be the first to offer all reasonable proposals of peace . My Lord Duke , it has been further entrusted to me to forward to your Grace the within memorial , in the framing and revision of ivhich I beg to assure your Grace , that the utmost anxiety has been felt to meet your Grace ' s wishes , as expressed in your Grace ' s letter of the 14 th of April , and altogether to avoid standing upon punctilios irr preliminary
matters . I have the honour to be , My Lord Ouke , your Grace ' s most obedient Servant , Signed , II . < J Connor , M . W . S - April 1 ( 1 , 11144
To His Grace the Duke of Leinster , Grand President ofthe Council of Riles , § c . eye . Src . " We , the M . W . S . and Princes Rose Croix of the Grand Chapter of Ireland , most respectfully address your Grace , earnestly requesting that your Grace ' s fraternal assistance may be afforded to us in our present attempt to heal the unhappy differences which at present distract the whole Masonic Order in this kingdomin consequence of the disputes
, which have for some years been subsisting between the Grand Chapter and the Council of Itites . Anxious to leave no means untried by which that harmony , which bas been disturbed , may , if possible , be restored to the Free-Masonic community , we respectfully urge , that these differences ancl dissentions might , with the utmost propriety , and with honour and credit to all parties engaged in thembe submitted to impartial arbitration .
, ll ' e therefore take the liberty of requesting your Grace , as Grancl President of the Council of Rites , to consider of the propriety , and also of the mode oi' appointing as an arbitrator , to examine into and report upon the respective titles and pretensions of the Grand Chapter and of the Council of Rites , to the rank of Princes Grand Rose Croix , some Prince Mason of foreign initiation , and acknowledged ancl agreed upon by both parties , whose decision shall be final , and whose recommend-
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Ireland.
importance to the Free-Masonic Order ; and upon that occasion the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to , of which resolutions , and of the spirit which dictated them , we shall all rejoice to hear that your Grace approves : — - 1 . That the Grancl Chapter of Prince Masons of Ireland has upon all occasions been most anxious to establish , by every means , the harmony of the Masonic Order in general , and especially in this Christian Order
to promote peace , good-will , and unity . : : . That the dissentions which have distracted the whole Masonic body in Ireland , in consequence of the contending claims of the G . C . and those of the Council of Rites , since its formation in the year 1 S 38 , can never be contemplated by ns without the most poignant feelings of regret , and the most anxious desire that they may not be perpetuated or renewed .
3 . That we are most desirous to aid in the removal of all those unhappy dissentions by every means that can be adopted or devised , without dishonourable compromise , or the abandonment of the principles ivhich ive have always professed ancl maintained . Thus , my Lord Duke , tbe G . C . has displayed its anxiety to convince your Grace , that there is not a single member of it who is not ready , in the most cordial mannerto reciprocate every proffer of Masonic feeling ,
, and even to anticipate and be the first to offer all reasonable proposals of peace . My Lord Duke , it has been further entrusted to me to forward to your Grace the within memorial , in the framing and revision of ivhich I beg to assure your Grace , that the utmost anxiety has been felt to meet your Grace ' s wishes , as expressed in your Grace ' s letter of the 14 th of April , and altogether to avoid standing upon punctilios irr preliminary
matters . I have the honour to be , My Lord Ouke , your Grace ' s most obedient Servant , Signed , II . < J Connor , M . W . S - April 1 ( 1 , 11144
To His Grace the Duke of Leinster , Grand President ofthe Council of Riles , § c . eye . Src . " We , the M . W . S . and Princes Rose Croix of the Grand Chapter of Ireland , most respectfully address your Grace , earnestly requesting that your Grace ' s fraternal assistance may be afforded to us in our present attempt to heal the unhappy differences which at present distract the whole Masonic Order in this kingdomin consequence of the disputes
, which have for some years been subsisting between the Grand Chapter and the Council of Itites . Anxious to leave no means untried by which that harmony , which bas been disturbed , may , if possible , be restored to the Free-Masonic community , we respectfully urge , that these differences ancl dissentions might , with the utmost propriety , and with honour and credit to all parties engaged in thembe submitted to impartial arbitration .
, ll ' e therefore take the liberty of requesting your Grace , as Grancl President of the Council of Rites , to consider of the propriety , and also of the mode oi' appointing as an arbitrator , to examine into and report upon the respective titles and pretensions of the Grand Chapter and of the Council of Rites , to the rank of Princes Grand Rose Croix , some Prince Mason of foreign initiation , and acknowledged ancl agreed upon by both parties , whose decision shall be final , and whose recommend-