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Article TI1E COURT OF ROME. ← Page 5 of 5 Article A MASONIC HALL CONVERTED INTO AN EPISCOPAL CHAPEL. Page 1 of 4 →
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Ti1e Court Of Rome.
sent his chamberlain to the prince , to entreat , in his holiness ' s name , forbearance . His highness replied that he should be most happy to obey the wishes of the holy father , but that he had already let the house to Count Villa Nova , and could not possibly recede . The count , on being applied to , declared that he had no particular wish for the house , and most certainly , under the circumstances , should not complete the arrangement . Concluding the affair settledthe chamberlain returned to his
, master , who informed the petitioner that an arrangement had been made , and that Prince Piombino would not eject him . Satisfied with this response , the old man returned home in fancied security ; but two days afterwards was served , to his surprise , with an order from the tribunal to give up possession of his residence in four-and- twenty hours . Overcome by surprise , and not knowing where to go to , he once more sought the holy father , who caused an inquiry into the affair to be made , and
being satisfied of the motive of his highness , commanded that while he continued to pay his rent , the aged tenant should be suffered to remain in quiet possession of his domicile , to the no small rage of the vindictive Piombino .
_ The firmness of his holiness was equally displayed on another occasion . Prince Borghesi having taken offence at some supposed insult offered to the princess by Don Miguel , who is acknowledged by the Papal Court as King of Portugal , sent a challenge to that personage , who refused on the ground of his being a crowned head . The prince not understanding the excuse , sent word that if satisfaction was refused him , he would horsewhip the Don wherever he encountered him , and
actually paraded the Corso for several days armed for that purpose ; which circumstance coming to the ears of the Pope , he sent for the prince , and requested him to lay aside all ideas of such resentment . The prince , still under the influence of his passion , peremptorily refused , and persisted in his intention of attacking his enemy whenever he encountered him . " As you please , Prince Borghesi , " answered the Pope , with dignity"indulge your mad angerbut rememberthat within twelve
, , , hours after you visit the castle of St . Angelo . " After such an admonition , it is needless to add that the assault did not take place . None who have worn the papal tiara have shown greater moderation than Gregorius ; he has neither conferred wealth or honours upon his family ; his nephew alone has received the decoration of a Kni ght of Malta ; and under his mild and paternal sway , the public debt has been lessened , as well as the public burthen .
A Masonic Hall Converted Into An Episcopal Chapel.
A MASONIC HALL CONVERTED INTO AN EPISCOPAL CHAPEL .
" 'Tis impotent to grieve for what is past . And unavailing to exclaim . " THE 23 rd of September , 1819 , and the 18 th of July , 1842 , are memorable epochs in the Freemasonic annals of Bath ; the former recording with sentiments of abounding joy the consecration of an elegant Masonic temple , by the illustrious Grand Master of England ; the latter , the sale of that very temple by public auction—a change in circumstances that gives rise to varied sensations . Masonry , like other institutions , must in its subordinate arrangements submit to mutations ; to account
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Ti1e Court Of Rome.
sent his chamberlain to the prince , to entreat , in his holiness ' s name , forbearance . His highness replied that he should be most happy to obey the wishes of the holy father , but that he had already let the house to Count Villa Nova , and could not possibly recede . The count , on being applied to , declared that he had no particular wish for the house , and most certainly , under the circumstances , should not complete the arrangement . Concluding the affair settledthe chamberlain returned to his
, master , who informed the petitioner that an arrangement had been made , and that Prince Piombino would not eject him . Satisfied with this response , the old man returned home in fancied security ; but two days afterwards was served , to his surprise , with an order from the tribunal to give up possession of his residence in four-and- twenty hours . Overcome by surprise , and not knowing where to go to , he once more sought the holy father , who caused an inquiry into the affair to be made , and
being satisfied of the motive of his highness , commanded that while he continued to pay his rent , the aged tenant should be suffered to remain in quiet possession of his domicile , to the no small rage of the vindictive Piombino .
_ The firmness of his holiness was equally displayed on another occasion . Prince Borghesi having taken offence at some supposed insult offered to the princess by Don Miguel , who is acknowledged by the Papal Court as King of Portugal , sent a challenge to that personage , who refused on the ground of his being a crowned head . The prince not understanding the excuse , sent word that if satisfaction was refused him , he would horsewhip the Don wherever he encountered him , and
actually paraded the Corso for several days armed for that purpose ; which circumstance coming to the ears of the Pope , he sent for the prince , and requested him to lay aside all ideas of such resentment . The prince , still under the influence of his passion , peremptorily refused , and persisted in his intention of attacking his enemy whenever he encountered him . " As you please , Prince Borghesi , " answered the Pope , with dignity"indulge your mad angerbut rememberthat within twelve
, , , hours after you visit the castle of St . Angelo . " After such an admonition , it is needless to add that the assault did not take place . None who have worn the papal tiara have shown greater moderation than Gregorius ; he has neither conferred wealth or honours upon his family ; his nephew alone has received the decoration of a Kni ght of Malta ; and under his mild and paternal sway , the public debt has been lessened , as well as the public burthen .
A Masonic Hall Converted Into An Episcopal Chapel.
A MASONIC HALL CONVERTED INTO AN EPISCOPAL CHAPEL .
" 'Tis impotent to grieve for what is past . And unavailing to exclaim . " THE 23 rd of September , 1819 , and the 18 th of July , 1842 , are memorable epochs in the Freemasonic annals of Bath ; the former recording with sentiments of abounding joy the consecration of an elegant Masonic temple , by the illustrious Grand Master of England ; the latter , the sale of that very temple by public auction—a change in circumstances that gives rise to varied sensations . Masonry , like other institutions , must in its subordinate arrangements submit to mutations ; to account