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The Religious Question And Freemasonry In Brazil.
THE RELIGIOUS QUESTION AND FREEMASONRY IN BRAZIL .
( Concluded from page 506 . ) The Masons were not persecuted in the name of Catholicity alone , for even the Sultan of Constantinople persecuted them ; so it may be seen that the persecution had an origin other than relig ion—it arose from the influence exercised by
it then on the political events of some countries . For instance , it is known that in Great Britain Masonry contributed greatly to the restoration of the monarchy destroyed by Cromwell , and Charles II . ascended the throne of his fathers through the influence of the British Masons ,
especially of those of Scotland . But in Brazil Masonry has been almost useless to politics ; it has kept entirely apart , peaceful and neutral , so ( hat politicians of all creeds meet with the utmost fraternity at its meetings . The Masonic symbols , of which so much has been said , are allegories and traditions signifying
nothing contrary to religion ; the noble senators who so piously say amen to the excommunication of the Brazilian Masons may laugh at them , but they may not allege therewith that we are heretics or heresiarchs . The Temple of Solomon , whose allegory the noble Senator considered one of his stones of
scandal , is merely the first manifestation of the dogma of a single true God , a remembrance alluding to the works of art of the ancient Freemasons , a symbol of the moral and universal temple in which Christian civilisation should unite all humanity . AH these symbols are drawn from sacred history , an-1 therefore I do not know
how they who do not disdain to employ the mythology created by paganism , can see even a blasphemy in the expression " Supreme Architect of the Universe , " as though God were not the creator of the world , and that His wisdom , His power and His goodness are not adored in this formula . ( Applause . )
In fine , Mr . President , all I know of Masonry is that its maxims are love of God , of our neighbour , and virtue . I think , therefore , that there is not only an injustice but even a mistake , a gross mistake , in politics and in religion , to seek to arouse this persecutory crusade against
societies so numerous , so radicated in this country , so peaceful up to now , and to whom many families are owing their subsistence ; against societies in which the catholic religion has sincere and devoted adepts , who are living examples of domestic and civic virtues . The acts of the Prelate of Pernanibuco have
raised a question of law or jurisdiction which has been submitted to the study of the government . Its decision will be given after the affair has been thoroughly studied in all its gravity and bearings . As regards the question of fact , I ask of the noble Senator for Mavanham that , whenever he wishes to know what Masonry is in Brazil—Sr . Zacarins : —Let him become a Mason .
Sr . F . Octaviano : —It would be the best way . Visconde Do Rio Branco : —he will talk on it with some Brazilian Mason , and will not allow himself to be borne away by what the inquisitors have said of the societies , or by what one or two Masons , in the use of their full liberty of
thought , may have written in Brazil . How many things have not been written on the catholic religion which have been repudiated and condemned by the catholics themselves ! How many heresies have not been said of our constitutional law without their authors being expelled therefor
lrom our political communion ! 1 would not be very rash if , supported b y the authority of the noble Senator for Para , I should observe to the noble Senator for Maranham that in his theories , which he will allow me to qualify as ultramontane , there are real political heresies , they going
against the express maxims of our constitutional law , as in that relating to the placet . Sr . Mendes De Almeida : —1 beg of Y . Ex . to read this part of my speech again . Visconde Do Rio Branco : —Does not the noble
Senator judge badly of Masonry because it professes religious tolerance , because in its bosom there is place for all creeds and all nationalities ? if this be a crime , civil society is commiting it at every instant , for I think that Brazil , though a catholic nation , does not cease to maintain good
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relations with protestant nations , and even with Turkey . As Masonry treats neither of politics nor religion , as its mission is purely moral and beneficent , the fraternity is a natural one , and very conformable with the Christian religion and the general interests of humanity .
Sr . Mendes De Almeida : —The competent judge does not say so . Visconde De Soiiza Franca : —Judges we are all of us .
Visconde do Rio Branco : — I believe , Mr . President , that this matter—Masonry in Brazil — is within the dominion of reason and public censure , that it is not a point of faith ( assents ) God preserve us , indeed , from a principle of faith which denies to us the right to appreciate the character and tendencies of a Brazilian civil
association , upon the grounds that the spiritual power has declared it anti-religious . If to-day the principle be admitted in relation to Masonry , tomorrow the same power will say that another civil institution comes within its anathema , will proscribe its members , leaving to them no other recourse than to be silent , obey and suffer . Sr . Mendes de Almeida : —How Y . Ex . is
apart from Christianity ! Visconde do Rio Branco : —And who would answer to civil society for the profound shocks given to it by a doctrine so extreme , one which the noble Senator for Maranham mi ght with propriety call religious politics ?
No . Mr . President , the character of the Masonic Societies in Brazil and elsewhere is no dogma , no matter of religious faith , it is a question of fact which is within the plenary dominion of public reason , ( Cries of assent . ) Wherefore , the noble Senator may not pretend to impose
silence on me with the word of a hi gher judge , said to have condemned Masonry . I deny that there is such a condemnation of the Brazilian societies ; the Masonry condemned was that of Europe , in remote times , and in modern ones by the present Pontiff " , but for other ,
reasons , and without the civil effects sought to be given amongst us to the ecclesiastical censure - The anathema launched upon the Masonic Institution in Europe had it , cause in the confusion of politics with religion , and if it was renewed in modern days , not , however , with the intolerance now preached within Brazil , it was in
consequence of events in Italy , events which are threatening to exert a perilous influence upon the reli gious feelings of all Christianity , because there is insufficient prudence on the part of those who call themselves the best interpreters and the most strenuous defenders of Christianity . I have finished . ( Cries of very good , very good . )
Trades' Guild Of Learning.
TRADES' GUILD OF LEARNING .
A deputation waited upon the Marquess of Ripon , M . P ., at the Privy Council Office Downing-steet , for the purpose of asking the Government to co-operate with and to assist the
Council of the above Guild 111 their efforts to educate the workmen of England in a technical sense . The deputation was introduced by Sir Antonio Brady ( who stated its object ) and consisted of a large number of representative
working men . The Rev . H . Solly , then laid befere the Marquess of Ripon a paper which had been drawn up and adopteel by the Council of the Guild , as expressing what they would like to see brought about . The artisans complained that there were
no sources of information readily accessible or generall y diffused as to what the department meant to do to assist them . Working men found it expensive to make a journey to South Kensington , and therefore desired museums in other parts , and especially called attention to the fact that the department did not supply teachers
who understood the practical application of scientific principles to the various tratles . They supplied teachers , but they did not understand the practical working of the trades . The certificates of competency was too often of such a class as to render no aid to the manufacturing industry of the country . The rev . gentleman also alluded to the demoralisation of the apprentice system .
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Messrs . Savage , Latter , Langridge , Franklin and others having spoken . The Marquess of Ripon asked whether he was to take the document read as the expressed opinion of the Council . Having been answered in the affirmative , he said the best thing he could
say was , that he would promise it should receive ( between the present time and the time when it would be possible to come to any decision ) , the most careful consideration , and if they had occasion to require more information , no doubt some of the gentlemen present would supply it
Some of the proposals were too new for him to pass any opinion upon until he had more opportunity of studying the subject . With regard to what the State was doing at present he must refer them for particulars to the Art and Science Directories .
It was stated by the deputation that these directories were too expensive and difficult to obtain for the working classes , and what they desired was a condensed abstract of them .
The Marquis also stated that Major Donnelly , who was present , would be happy to afford any information in his power . The deputation shortly afterwards withdrew , after some conversation with Major Donnelly .
Death Of The Duchess Of Inverness.
DEATH OF THE DUCHESS OF INVERNESS .
The death is announced of Cecila Letitia , Duchess of Inverness , who , after a protracted illness , died on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at Kensington Palace . The deceased Duchess , who was in her 84 th year , was eldest surviving daughter of Arthur Saunders , second Earl of
Arran , by Elizabeth , his third wife , daughter of Mr . Rd . Uunderwood , of Dublin . The late Duchess married , on May 14 , 1815 , Sir George Buggin , Knight , who died in April , 1825 . In May , r 8 , 3 i , Lady Cecilia assumed her maternal surname and arms of Underwood by virtue of the
King ' s sign manual . Her ladyship was afterwards privately married to his Royal Highness the late Duke of Sussex , and as a mark of her Majesty ' s favour to her royal uncle , she was pleased to grant the dignity of a Duchess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to
Lady Cecilia , " by the name , style , and title of Duchess of Inverness , " which was gazetted 31 st March , 1840 . The Duchess leaving no issue the title becomes extinct . The Earl and Countess of Erroll . Lady Julia Lockwood , Lord and Lady Napier , Lord and Lad y Carbery , Hon .
Charles Gore , and Lord and Lady Ruthven , and several other noble families arc placed in mourning by the death of the venerable duchess . The news of the Duchess ' s demise was transmitted to her Majesty by telegraph . The remains of the duchess will be placed in the same vault with those of his Royal Highness the late Duke ot
Sussex , in Kensal-green Cemetry . —Echo . It will be interesting to the Craft to know that the deceased Duchess presented to the Grand Lodge of England , the magnificent testimonial which was given to H . R . H . the late Duke of Sussex , in 1838 , upon the completion of the 25 th year of his Grand Mastership . —Ed . F .
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS . —Mr . W Beecham , a student at Alston College , has successfully passed his preliminary examination at the Royal College of Surgeons ( England ) ; awl in addition has satisfactorily acquitted himself in French . —Preston Chronicle . PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN .
—The Rev . T . A . Peters , of Alston College , has been elected a member of the above society , the president of which is the Right Hon . the Earl of Shaftesbury , K . G . —Preston , Chron ' hlc . THE ' DAILY TELEGRAPH" ASSYRIAN E X-
PEDITION . —The Daily Telegraph announces that Mr . George Smith has returned from his successful labours in Assyria in excellent health . The boxes containing the lighter and more valuable objects of his collection were detained i '
Alexandretta through the obstinacy of the Turkish officials , and Mr . Smith was obliged to sail without them . The difficulty has been set rig ht by the good offices of Sir Henry Elliot , and these important packages have now been shipped , and will soon arrive .
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The Religious Question And Freemasonry In Brazil.
THE RELIGIOUS QUESTION AND FREEMASONRY IN BRAZIL .
( Concluded from page 506 . ) The Masons were not persecuted in the name of Catholicity alone , for even the Sultan of Constantinople persecuted them ; so it may be seen that the persecution had an origin other than relig ion—it arose from the influence exercised by
it then on the political events of some countries . For instance , it is known that in Great Britain Masonry contributed greatly to the restoration of the monarchy destroyed by Cromwell , and Charles II . ascended the throne of his fathers through the influence of the British Masons ,
especially of those of Scotland . But in Brazil Masonry has been almost useless to politics ; it has kept entirely apart , peaceful and neutral , so ( hat politicians of all creeds meet with the utmost fraternity at its meetings . The Masonic symbols , of which so much has been said , are allegories and traditions signifying
nothing contrary to religion ; the noble senators who so piously say amen to the excommunication of the Brazilian Masons may laugh at them , but they may not allege therewith that we are heretics or heresiarchs . The Temple of Solomon , whose allegory the noble Senator considered one of his stones of
scandal , is merely the first manifestation of the dogma of a single true God , a remembrance alluding to the works of art of the ancient Freemasons , a symbol of the moral and universal temple in which Christian civilisation should unite all humanity . AH these symbols are drawn from sacred history , an-1 therefore I do not know
how they who do not disdain to employ the mythology created by paganism , can see even a blasphemy in the expression " Supreme Architect of the Universe , " as though God were not the creator of the world , and that His wisdom , His power and His goodness are not adored in this formula . ( Applause . )
In fine , Mr . President , all I know of Masonry is that its maxims are love of God , of our neighbour , and virtue . I think , therefore , that there is not only an injustice but even a mistake , a gross mistake , in politics and in religion , to seek to arouse this persecutory crusade against
societies so numerous , so radicated in this country , so peaceful up to now , and to whom many families are owing their subsistence ; against societies in which the catholic religion has sincere and devoted adepts , who are living examples of domestic and civic virtues . The acts of the Prelate of Pernanibuco have
raised a question of law or jurisdiction which has been submitted to the study of the government . Its decision will be given after the affair has been thoroughly studied in all its gravity and bearings . As regards the question of fact , I ask of the noble Senator for Mavanham that , whenever he wishes to know what Masonry is in Brazil—Sr . Zacarins : —Let him become a Mason .
Sr . F . Octaviano : —It would be the best way . Visconde Do Rio Branco : —he will talk on it with some Brazilian Mason , and will not allow himself to be borne away by what the inquisitors have said of the societies , or by what one or two Masons , in the use of their full liberty of
thought , may have written in Brazil . How many things have not been written on the catholic religion which have been repudiated and condemned by the catholics themselves ! How many heresies have not been said of our constitutional law without their authors being expelled therefor
lrom our political communion ! 1 would not be very rash if , supported b y the authority of the noble Senator for Para , I should observe to the noble Senator for Maranham that in his theories , which he will allow me to qualify as ultramontane , there are real political heresies , they going
against the express maxims of our constitutional law , as in that relating to the placet . Sr . Mendes De Almeida : —1 beg of Y . Ex . to read this part of my speech again . Visconde Do Rio Branco : —Does not the noble
Senator judge badly of Masonry because it professes religious tolerance , because in its bosom there is place for all creeds and all nationalities ? if this be a crime , civil society is commiting it at every instant , for I think that Brazil , though a catholic nation , does not cease to maintain good
The Religious Question And Freemasonry In Brazil.
relations with protestant nations , and even with Turkey . As Masonry treats neither of politics nor religion , as its mission is purely moral and beneficent , the fraternity is a natural one , and very conformable with the Christian religion and the general interests of humanity .
Sr . Mendes De Almeida : —The competent judge does not say so . Visconde De Soiiza Franca : —Judges we are all of us .
Visconde do Rio Branco : — I believe , Mr . President , that this matter—Masonry in Brazil — is within the dominion of reason and public censure , that it is not a point of faith ( assents ) God preserve us , indeed , from a principle of faith which denies to us the right to appreciate the character and tendencies of a Brazilian civil
association , upon the grounds that the spiritual power has declared it anti-religious . If to-day the principle be admitted in relation to Masonry , tomorrow the same power will say that another civil institution comes within its anathema , will proscribe its members , leaving to them no other recourse than to be silent , obey and suffer . Sr . Mendes de Almeida : —How Y . Ex . is
apart from Christianity ! Visconde do Rio Branco : —And who would answer to civil society for the profound shocks given to it by a doctrine so extreme , one which the noble Senator for Maranham mi ght with propriety call religious politics ?
No . Mr . President , the character of the Masonic Societies in Brazil and elsewhere is no dogma , no matter of religious faith , it is a question of fact which is within the plenary dominion of public reason , ( Cries of assent . ) Wherefore , the noble Senator may not pretend to impose
silence on me with the word of a hi gher judge , said to have condemned Masonry . I deny that there is such a condemnation of the Brazilian societies ; the Masonry condemned was that of Europe , in remote times , and in modern ones by the present Pontiff " , but for other ,
reasons , and without the civil effects sought to be given amongst us to the ecclesiastical censure - The anathema launched upon the Masonic Institution in Europe had it , cause in the confusion of politics with religion , and if it was renewed in modern days , not , however , with the intolerance now preached within Brazil , it was in
consequence of events in Italy , events which are threatening to exert a perilous influence upon the reli gious feelings of all Christianity , because there is insufficient prudence on the part of those who call themselves the best interpreters and the most strenuous defenders of Christianity . I have finished . ( Cries of very good , very good . )
Trades' Guild Of Learning.
TRADES' GUILD OF LEARNING .
A deputation waited upon the Marquess of Ripon , M . P ., at the Privy Council Office Downing-steet , for the purpose of asking the Government to co-operate with and to assist the
Council of the above Guild 111 their efforts to educate the workmen of England in a technical sense . The deputation was introduced by Sir Antonio Brady ( who stated its object ) and consisted of a large number of representative
working men . The Rev . H . Solly , then laid befere the Marquess of Ripon a paper which had been drawn up and adopteel by the Council of the Guild , as expressing what they would like to see brought about . The artisans complained that there were
no sources of information readily accessible or generall y diffused as to what the department meant to do to assist them . Working men found it expensive to make a journey to South Kensington , and therefore desired museums in other parts , and especially called attention to the fact that the department did not supply teachers
who understood the practical application of scientific principles to the various tratles . They supplied teachers , but they did not understand the practical working of the trades . The certificates of competency was too often of such a class as to render no aid to the manufacturing industry of the country . The rev . gentleman also alluded to the demoralisation of the apprentice system .
Trades' Guild Of Learning.
Messrs . Savage , Latter , Langridge , Franklin and others having spoken . The Marquess of Ripon asked whether he was to take the document read as the expressed opinion of the Council . Having been answered in the affirmative , he said the best thing he could
say was , that he would promise it should receive ( between the present time and the time when it would be possible to come to any decision ) , the most careful consideration , and if they had occasion to require more information , no doubt some of the gentlemen present would supply it
Some of the proposals were too new for him to pass any opinion upon until he had more opportunity of studying the subject . With regard to what the State was doing at present he must refer them for particulars to the Art and Science Directories .
It was stated by the deputation that these directories were too expensive and difficult to obtain for the working classes , and what they desired was a condensed abstract of them .
The Marquis also stated that Major Donnelly , who was present , would be happy to afford any information in his power . The deputation shortly afterwards withdrew , after some conversation with Major Donnelly .
Death Of The Duchess Of Inverness.
DEATH OF THE DUCHESS OF INVERNESS .
The death is announced of Cecila Letitia , Duchess of Inverness , who , after a protracted illness , died on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at Kensington Palace . The deceased Duchess , who was in her 84 th year , was eldest surviving daughter of Arthur Saunders , second Earl of
Arran , by Elizabeth , his third wife , daughter of Mr . Rd . Uunderwood , of Dublin . The late Duchess married , on May 14 , 1815 , Sir George Buggin , Knight , who died in April , 1825 . In May , r 8 , 3 i , Lady Cecilia assumed her maternal surname and arms of Underwood by virtue of the
King ' s sign manual . Her ladyship was afterwards privately married to his Royal Highness the late Duke of Sussex , and as a mark of her Majesty ' s favour to her royal uncle , she was pleased to grant the dignity of a Duchess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to
Lady Cecilia , " by the name , style , and title of Duchess of Inverness , " which was gazetted 31 st March , 1840 . The Duchess leaving no issue the title becomes extinct . The Earl and Countess of Erroll . Lady Julia Lockwood , Lord and Lady Napier , Lord and Lad y Carbery , Hon .
Charles Gore , and Lord and Lady Ruthven , and several other noble families arc placed in mourning by the death of the venerable duchess . The news of the Duchess ' s demise was transmitted to her Majesty by telegraph . The remains of the duchess will be placed in the same vault with those of his Royal Highness the late Duke ot
Sussex , in Kensal-green Cemetry . —Echo . It will be interesting to the Craft to know that the deceased Duchess presented to the Grand Lodge of England , the magnificent testimonial which was given to H . R . H . the late Duke of Sussex , in 1838 , upon the completion of the 25 th year of his Grand Mastership . —Ed . F .
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS . —Mr . W Beecham , a student at Alston College , has successfully passed his preliminary examination at the Royal College of Surgeons ( England ) ; awl in addition has satisfactorily acquitted himself in French . —Preston Chronicle . PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN .
—The Rev . T . A . Peters , of Alston College , has been elected a member of the above society , the president of which is the Right Hon . the Earl of Shaftesbury , K . G . —Preston , Chron ' hlc . THE ' DAILY TELEGRAPH" ASSYRIAN E X-
PEDITION . —The Daily Telegraph announces that Mr . George Smith has returned from his successful labours in Assyria in excellent health . The boxes containing the lighter and more valuable objects of his collection were detained i '
Alexandretta through the obstinacy of the Turkish officials , and Mr . Smith was obliged to sail without them . The difficulty has been set rig ht by the good offices of Sir Henry Elliot , and these important packages have now been shipped , and will soon arrive .