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Masonic Chit Chat.
this society , for which he deserved their special thanks . He alluded to his delicate and difficult situation as ambassador at the Court of Russia , in which , by the acknowledgment of all men , he demeaned himself in a way which was never exceeded , if it ever were equalled , by any one in the diplomatic character that ever proceeded from this kingdom . They were all aware how much the commercial residents of Russia were indebted to him in elevating them in the scale of society . His noble friend had conducted
himself in such a way as to conciliate the favour of the mighty prince whom he was visiting , without compromising the independence of an English nobleman , or tarnishing the honour , the character , or the interests of his country . " The health of the noble Earl was subsequently drunk with three times three and great applause . The Earl of Durham then rose , and begged to express his best thanks for the honour which had been conferred upon him , more especially to his riht reverend friendfor the
g , very flattering and complimentary terms in ivhich he had introduced the toast to their notice , as well as to the company for the cordial manner in which they had responded to it . He had felt most strongly—and he trusted that in the course of his life he had felt and acted up to the principle—that there were many situations , fortunately and happily , many neutral grounds in which it ivould be unbecoming and wrong to introduce any subjects on which the company assembled were not in harmony and in unison ; and he trusted he would also receive credit from them , when he stated that it was now .
nearly to a day , he thought , twenty-six years ago , when he first addressed a meeting of his neighbours in that very room , but that , in the course of a stormy political life , he never refused , whilst vindicating the sincerity and truth of his own opinions , to give full credence to the assertion that others entertained their views witi ) no less sincerity , however much they might differ from himself . He also felt it to be most agreeable to bis nature to seek out neutral ground , ivhich might be occupied by all in the of such lorious
parties support g objects as that society had in view . Pie had further deemed it to be his duty , ever since he had had the management of his own property , to endeavour so to manage it , that he might not merely make it subservient to his own pleasure , but also to increase the happiness and the prosperity of his fellow-creatures ; and he felt convinced that those who were anxious for the intellectual advancement , and consequent tranquillity and security of the people , must seek those useful b before
objects y placing mankind the great works of nature , and raising them in the scale of intellectual being , far rather than by leaving them to the prey of ignorant and corrupt agitators , who only acted upon their prejudices and their feelings , for the purpose of some paltry , petty , and pecuniary interests . He implored the company , therefore , if his residence in this country should not be long—if the state of his health should oblige him to seek for health and in other climates to
repose —never forget , that if these classes were led away to break in upon the peace , tranquillity , and good order of the community , it would be not merely because a few reckless individuals had started to their head , but because their natural leaders and protectors did not take the proper mode to teach them better things—( applause)—by diverting their attention from indulgence , vice , and drunkenness , and leading them to the contemplation of objects such as those embraced by this society . These were his motives for intruding himself upon their notice that day ; not merely to advance philosophy
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Chit Chat.
this society , for which he deserved their special thanks . He alluded to his delicate and difficult situation as ambassador at the Court of Russia , in which , by the acknowledgment of all men , he demeaned himself in a way which was never exceeded , if it ever were equalled , by any one in the diplomatic character that ever proceeded from this kingdom . They were all aware how much the commercial residents of Russia were indebted to him in elevating them in the scale of society . His noble friend had conducted
himself in such a way as to conciliate the favour of the mighty prince whom he was visiting , without compromising the independence of an English nobleman , or tarnishing the honour , the character , or the interests of his country . " The health of the noble Earl was subsequently drunk with three times three and great applause . The Earl of Durham then rose , and begged to express his best thanks for the honour which had been conferred upon him , more especially to his riht reverend friendfor the
g , very flattering and complimentary terms in ivhich he had introduced the toast to their notice , as well as to the company for the cordial manner in which they had responded to it . He had felt most strongly—and he trusted that in the course of his life he had felt and acted up to the principle—that there were many situations , fortunately and happily , many neutral grounds in which it ivould be unbecoming and wrong to introduce any subjects on which the company assembled were not in harmony and in unison ; and he trusted he would also receive credit from them , when he stated that it was now .
nearly to a day , he thought , twenty-six years ago , when he first addressed a meeting of his neighbours in that very room , but that , in the course of a stormy political life , he never refused , whilst vindicating the sincerity and truth of his own opinions , to give full credence to the assertion that others entertained their views witi ) no less sincerity , however much they might differ from himself . He also felt it to be most agreeable to bis nature to seek out neutral ground , ivhich might be occupied by all in the of such lorious
parties support g objects as that society had in view . Pie had further deemed it to be his duty , ever since he had had the management of his own property , to endeavour so to manage it , that he might not merely make it subservient to his own pleasure , but also to increase the happiness and the prosperity of his fellow-creatures ; and he felt convinced that those who were anxious for the intellectual advancement , and consequent tranquillity and security of the people , must seek those useful b before
objects y placing mankind the great works of nature , and raising them in the scale of intellectual being , far rather than by leaving them to the prey of ignorant and corrupt agitators , who only acted upon their prejudices and their feelings , for the purpose of some paltry , petty , and pecuniary interests . He implored the company , therefore , if his residence in this country should not be long—if the state of his health should oblige him to seek for health and in other climates to
repose —never forget , that if these classes were led away to break in upon the peace , tranquillity , and good order of the community , it would be not merely because a few reckless individuals had started to their head , but because their natural leaders and protectors did not take the proper mode to teach them better things—( applause)—by diverting their attention from indulgence , vice , and drunkenness , and leading them to the contemplation of objects such as those embraced by this society . These were his motives for intruding himself upon their notice that day ; not merely to advance philosophy