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Bro. Jacob Norton And The "Prov. Grant Master Of America."
also made , viz ., William Allen , for Pennsylvania , and Francis Goelet for New York . Under the rule of Lord Carysfort , G . M . ; George Harrison became Prov . G . M . of New York 1752-3 , and when the Marquis
of Carnarvon was G . M ., Peter Leigh was Prov . G . M . for South Carolina . Who then would believe that Henry Price was commissioned as P . G . M . of all North America , A . D . 1735 , and subsequently , when so many
appointments were made and registered during the same time ? To us it appears simply rediculous , and that Henry Price could have had no just claim to any such office at all .
In writing to Bro . the Rev . John Entick , A . D . 1754 , when recommending Bro . Gridley , Bro . Price had an excellent opportunity to make good his claim as the Prov . G . Master of North America from 1735 , and have the same admitted in the Constitutions of A . D .
1756 and 1769 , but in neither does any such an acknowledgment appear , so we are compelled to believe Bro . Price was unable to do so . The fact also of Bro . Jacob Norton
discovering that the entry in the records of Masachusetts was not made until 175 1 , and " then not an honest transcript of a true original" must cause the balance of evidence to be unfavourable to the claims of Henry Price .
We shall be glad to hear the final decision , when Bro . Norton has evidence sufficient to warrant it .
Peace.
PEACE .
BY BRO . CHALMERS I . PATON , A P . M . of Lodge Caledonian , A ' o . 392 , etc ., ete . " On earth peace , goodwill towards men , " was part of the song of angels who appeared to the shepherds of Bethlehem , praising God . Freemasons of all nations and creeds ,
acknowledge a belief in God . And these words , just quoted , inscribed in large characters , are to be seen in many of our ancient buildings erected by the Freemasons , and also on some of our modern buildings—the London Exchange for example—in which men of almost all nations and
creeds intermingle to exchange with each other the produce of their respective countries , and where it may be said that the word of God is perfectly fulfilled , " I will gather them all together . " But if we have its fulfillment , in some measure , in the commerce of the world , we have
the parallel of this also in Freemasonry , in which a universal brotherhood is recognised in all who meet in the same lodge . The importance of peace is one of the early doctrines taught to every Craftsman , for it is only by peaceful labours with his brethren , who are
joined with him in the work of Freemasonry , that he can achieve any success . Freemasonry demands peace as one of the most essential conditions of its prosperity ; and every Freemason is bound not only to be peaceful as a member of his lodge and as a citizen of the
world , hut is taught to promote peace according to his ability amongst all around him . The brotherly kindness which Freemasons are required to exhibit , eminently tends to produce peace amongst men , not only within , but beyond the bounds of the Masonic body . Masonic
brethren are the first and immediate objects of it , but it extends on every side , radiating like light , with no determined limit , but the power of making itself felt ; and the benefits of it are enjoyed by all with whom in any wav the Mason comes in contact . Peace is painted 111 the form of a matron adorned with olives , laurels , and
roses . The peculiar emblem which represents peace , is the cadttccus—a . white staff , borne hy ambassadors in ancient times , when they went to treat of peace . The dove with the olive branch in its bill is also a familiar symbol of peace , and is generally worn by the Stewards of a lodge , and sometimes adopted as the jewel of the Deacons in lodges .
Peace.
It is often given as a reason for not admitting ladies into a Masonic lodge while the lodge is at work , that if they were there one brother might get jealous of another , and there would be no peace in the lodge . It is however , certainly a law of Freemasonry derived from the ancient landmarks , that no woman can be
admitted into the Order , and it is needless to enquire into the reason on which this law is founded , as the landmarks are unchangeable . But the ancient rule of Freemasonry , providing for peace as one of its requirements , and necessary elements , is unquestionable and cannot be changed , for , indeed , it is one of the landmarks .
"Peace on earth . " There is more of it , happily for mankind , than there once was . The influence of Freemasonry has been felt in every part of the world , and has greatly , although not thoroughly , prevailed . Hundreds of years ago , Britain was everywhere
distracted by wars ; civil wars often raging both in England and Scotland ; the wars of the Roses , in particular , distracting , weakening , and desolating England for a long term of years ; whilst , also , at least in Scotland , baron often waged war against his neighbour baron , and feuds distracted
particular districts in which the nation as a whole had no interest but to suppress them , yet which the central government had not power to suppress ; and , at a much more recent date , the conflicts of clans were incessant in the northern part of the country . How different is the
scene in the present day , when we find the childrens' children of these very clans intermingle with each other in the same lodges in the northern districts , and . many of them wearing the tartan of their clans as a colour by which their lodge is known . And as these clans , which
formerly waged Avar one against another , have now become welded together so as to form an integral part of one great nation , let us hope that other nations may soon be gathered together , that peace may prevail over all the earth , and that there will be an end of wars and rumours of wars among the nations of the earth . Self-interest
sometimes prevails to secure peace on the earth , but better far it is that it should be secured by the out-going of the heart . Let every Freemason seek to maintain peace in that best way , by showing brotherly kindness and tenderness in his whole intercourse with his brother Masons , with whom he has promised to work in peace .
Leaves From My Library.
LEAVES FROM MY LIBRARY .
Bv MARMADUKE MAKEPEACE . ( Continued from page 50 . ) The next extract I shall give is one of a different character to the last . It portrays a state of society now , happily , forgotten in the freedom and civilization of modern times , but it is none the less instructive to review the
manners and customs of the past , and to compare our own lot with the barbarism which prevailed of old . Had it not been for the potent influence exercised by secret societies , mankind would not now be enjoying many of lhe privileges of free thought and free action , and il is
therefore interesting to note the earlier phases of those little associations that paved tlie way for modern freedom . I am glad to observe that a writer in the THE FREEMASON is unravelling this subject , hut as my extract refers chiefly to a political organization which existed for some time in Provence , and the particulars of which
I have gathered from an obscure work called " Ipsobou " , I trust I shall not he deemed trespassing on debateable ground , or pushing my plough over other men ' s fields . 1 yet hope to hear of a grander response to the appeal for " suitable extracts" from such men as Bros . Hughan , Hockley , Hemsworth , Irwin and Buchan , who are blessed with more extensive libraries than M . M .
In the twelfth ccn' iry the Queen Zenaira , daughter of Raymond Beren jr , Count of Toulouse , governed Provence , and he . J her court at Aix . She was celebrated for her charms , and still more so for her virtue and benevolence ; but , alas ! her kingdom , given up to all the horror of civil discord , presented a most deplorable picture of anarchy and disorder .
Leaves From My Library.
In these unfortunate days the art of reigning was not looked upon as a problem , the solution of which was to form the glory of orators and the reputation of factions ; men had not yet imagined those luminous modes of government which have since been developed , reviewed , corrected , commented , and which have been handed down to our times with
texts , variations , and patents of perfection . Those marvellous discoveries had not yet been made , which in our days render happiness and repose imperturbable : still they believed they were enlightened , and perhaps they were so ; for at least they had no need of any other luminaries . When God said , " Let there be light , " there was light ; and yet He had not created the moon nor the sun ,
and the stars were still to be made . The sovereigns of the twelfth century , always tottering upon their thrones , were engaged in a continued contest with foreign princes , with the clergy , the nobles , and the people . Within their own domains , and according to their several opportunities , each party enjoyed a triumph by turns : the laws made to-day were not in operation
tomorrow . Persons who were caressed 111 the morning , were perhaps banished at night ; a place was a burthen , an ordinance a pastime , an elevation a trial ; and the grand chariot of potentates , either stuck fast or broken down , changed horses every hour , and only advanced to be overturned ( a ) . The reins of the car of monarchy were spiders '
webs , the roads were bad ones , and the horses were jades . But let us take the history of the fair province a little higher up . This kingdom , one of the first of the Roman conquests in Gaul , passed to the Ostrogoths . The change was not for the better , but we have seen worse since ( b ) .
The new possessors had neither strength nor talent to preserve their prize , and they yielded it to the Frank kings . Shortly afterwards a legion of subaltern tyrants , calling themselves the heirs of Clovis , came to distribute justice in Provence , and Themis fled weeping to Heaven . Then came the Lombards , who drove out the Franks ; the Saxons
came and drove out the Lombards ; the Italians came and drove out the Saxons ; and then the plague came and drove out every body . New masters brought new miseries ; and although so many absolute powers had succeeded each other so rapidly , it was discovered that the plague had been the most humane and reasonable ( c ) . After a long
course of disasters the plague and the conquerors were both expelled . In a decisive battle , fought with the latter two Provencal warriors performed prodigies of valour . Armed to the very teeth , they seemed to be the kings of slaughter , and were named the two devils . After the battle , and when the victory had been gained , they were obliged to raise their visors ; and ,
to the surprise of every one , it turned out that the two devils were two holy bishops ( d ) . The Saracens , the children of Allah , in their turn pillaged Provence ; with different manners came a different sort of plunder . A saviour appeared at length : Charlemagne drew his sword , and the
French empire was founded . But a dark night succeeded to this bright day ; little despots came in the place of the great king ; confusion followed order . The successors of Charlemagne dismembered the great empire , and the kingdom of Provence became a fief of the monarch of Germanv .
1 he famous Bozon revolted ; he stirred up the whole of Provence , and declared the nation free . Then turning this national liberty to his own profit , the independent chieftain procured himself to be crowned . Everything yielded to his warlike genius . The Emperor of Germany recognised Bozon as king , and gave him his sister for a wife . AH the
neighbouring monarchs bowed before the hero ; and the Pope , having a great respect for his sword , confirmed , absolved , blessed , and anointed him . This great man descended to the tomb : his successors reigned for some time with glory ; but that race degenerated , and , on a sudden , the dynasty changed—Raymond Bercnger , Count of Barcelona , became King of Provence .
Raymond Bercnger , however , was not altogether an usurper ; he had married a princess ofthe royal family of Provence ; and no male heir of the Bozons appealing to claim the purple , he caused himself to be recognised as the legitimate sovereign ; first through his right by marriage , which was subject to discussion ; and , secondly , by the right of conquest , which was indisputable .
( a ) See Papon Historic Gen .
cemetery . ( Greg . Turon . 1 . ix . c . 22 . ) It ravaged Provence four times in the same century . ( d ) They wvre called Suloiiiiw and Sagittarius ; one of them was lii . hop of Einhrun , and the other of Gap . See " La Chroniquc de Si . Denis , " 1 . iii . c . 5 . (' To be continued . )
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Bro. Jacob Norton And The "Prov. Grant Master Of America."
also made , viz ., William Allen , for Pennsylvania , and Francis Goelet for New York . Under the rule of Lord Carysfort , G . M . ; George Harrison became Prov . G . M . of New York 1752-3 , and when the Marquis
of Carnarvon was G . M ., Peter Leigh was Prov . G . M . for South Carolina . Who then would believe that Henry Price was commissioned as P . G . M . of all North America , A . D . 1735 , and subsequently , when so many
appointments were made and registered during the same time ? To us it appears simply rediculous , and that Henry Price could have had no just claim to any such office at all .
In writing to Bro . the Rev . John Entick , A . D . 1754 , when recommending Bro . Gridley , Bro . Price had an excellent opportunity to make good his claim as the Prov . G . Master of North America from 1735 , and have the same admitted in the Constitutions of A . D .
1756 and 1769 , but in neither does any such an acknowledgment appear , so we are compelled to believe Bro . Price was unable to do so . The fact also of Bro . Jacob Norton
discovering that the entry in the records of Masachusetts was not made until 175 1 , and " then not an honest transcript of a true original" must cause the balance of evidence to be unfavourable to the claims of Henry Price .
We shall be glad to hear the final decision , when Bro . Norton has evidence sufficient to warrant it .
Peace.
PEACE .
BY BRO . CHALMERS I . PATON , A P . M . of Lodge Caledonian , A ' o . 392 , etc ., ete . " On earth peace , goodwill towards men , " was part of the song of angels who appeared to the shepherds of Bethlehem , praising God . Freemasons of all nations and creeds ,
acknowledge a belief in God . And these words , just quoted , inscribed in large characters , are to be seen in many of our ancient buildings erected by the Freemasons , and also on some of our modern buildings—the London Exchange for example—in which men of almost all nations and
creeds intermingle to exchange with each other the produce of their respective countries , and where it may be said that the word of God is perfectly fulfilled , " I will gather them all together . " But if we have its fulfillment , in some measure , in the commerce of the world , we have
the parallel of this also in Freemasonry , in which a universal brotherhood is recognised in all who meet in the same lodge . The importance of peace is one of the early doctrines taught to every Craftsman , for it is only by peaceful labours with his brethren , who are
joined with him in the work of Freemasonry , that he can achieve any success . Freemasonry demands peace as one of the most essential conditions of its prosperity ; and every Freemason is bound not only to be peaceful as a member of his lodge and as a citizen of the
world , hut is taught to promote peace according to his ability amongst all around him . The brotherly kindness which Freemasons are required to exhibit , eminently tends to produce peace amongst men , not only within , but beyond the bounds of the Masonic body . Masonic
brethren are the first and immediate objects of it , but it extends on every side , radiating like light , with no determined limit , but the power of making itself felt ; and the benefits of it are enjoyed by all with whom in any wav the Mason comes in contact . Peace is painted 111 the form of a matron adorned with olives , laurels , and
roses . The peculiar emblem which represents peace , is the cadttccus—a . white staff , borne hy ambassadors in ancient times , when they went to treat of peace . The dove with the olive branch in its bill is also a familiar symbol of peace , and is generally worn by the Stewards of a lodge , and sometimes adopted as the jewel of the Deacons in lodges .
Peace.
It is often given as a reason for not admitting ladies into a Masonic lodge while the lodge is at work , that if they were there one brother might get jealous of another , and there would be no peace in the lodge . It is however , certainly a law of Freemasonry derived from the ancient landmarks , that no woman can be
admitted into the Order , and it is needless to enquire into the reason on which this law is founded , as the landmarks are unchangeable . But the ancient rule of Freemasonry , providing for peace as one of its requirements , and necessary elements , is unquestionable and cannot be changed , for , indeed , it is one of the landmarks .
"Peace on earth . " There is more of it , happily for mankind , than there once was . The influence of Freemasonry has been felt in every part of the world , and has greatly , although not thoroughly , prevailed . Hundreds of years ago , Britain was everywhere
distracted by wars ; civil wars often raging both in England and Scotland ; the wars of the Roses , in particular , distracting , weakening , and desolating England for a long term of years ; whilst , also , at least in Scotland , baron often waged war against his neighbour baron , and feuds distracted
particular districts in which the nation as a whole had no interest but to suppress them , yet which the central government had not power to suppress ; and , at a much more recent date , the conflicts of clans were incessant in the northern part of the country . How different is the
scene in the present day , when we find the childrens' children of these very clans intermingle with each other in the same lodges in the northern districts , and . many of them wearing the tartan of their clans as a colour by which their lodge is known . And as these clans , which
formerly waged Avar one against another , have now become welded together so as to form an integral part of one great nation , let us hope that other nations may soon be gathered together , that peace may prevail over all the earth , and that there will be an end of wars and rumours of wars among the nations of the earth . Self-interest
sometimes prevails to secure peace on the earth , but better far it is that it should be secured by the out-going of the heart . Let every Freemason seek to maintain peace in that best way , by showing brotherly kindness and tenderness in his whole intercourse with his brother Masons , with whom he has promised to work in peace .
Leaves From My Library.
LEAVES FROM MY LIBRARY .
Bv MARMADUKE MAKEPEACE . ( Continued from page 50 . ) The next extract I shall give is one of a different character to the last . It portrays a state of society now , happily , forgotten in the freedom and civilization of modern times , but it is none the less instructive to review the
manners and customs of the past , and to compare our own lot with the barbarism which prevailed of old . Had it not been for the potent influence exercised by secret societies , mankind would not now be enjoying many of lhe privileges of free thought and free action , and il is
therefore interesting to note the earlier phases of those little associations that paved tlie way for modern freedom . I am glad to observe that a writer in the THE FREEMASON is unravelling this subject , hut as my extract refers chiefly to a political organization which existed for some time in Provence , and the particulars of which
I have gathered from an obscure work called " Ipsobou " , I trust I shall not he deemed trespassing on debateable ground , or pushing my plough over other men ' s fields . 1 yet hope to hear of a grander response to the appeal for " suitable extracts" from such men as Bros . Hughan , Hockley , Hemsworth , Irwin and Buchan , who are blessed with more extensive libraries than M . M .
In the twelfth ccn' iry the Queen Zenaira , daughter of Raymond Beren jr , Count of Toulouse , governed Provence , and he . J her court at Aix . She was celebrated for her charms , and still more so for her virtue and benevolence ; but , alas ! her kingdom , given up to all the horror of civil discord , presented a most deplorable picture of anarchy and disorder .
Leaves From My Library.
In these unfortunate days the art of reigning was not looked upon as a problem , the solution of which was to form the glory of orators and the reputation of factions ; men had not yet imagined those luminous modes of government which have since been developed , reviewed , corrected , commented , and which have been handed down to our times with
texts , variations , and patents of perfection . Those marvellous discoveries had not yet been made , which in our days render happiness and repose imperturbable : still they believed they were enlightened , and perhaps they were so ; for at least they had no need of any other luminaries . When God said , " Let there be light , " there was light ; and yet He had not created the moon nor the sun ,
and the stars were still to be made . The sovereigns of the twelfth century , always tottering upon their thrones , were engaged in a continued contest with foreign princes , with the clergy , the nobles , and the people . Within their own domains , and according to their several opportunities , each party enjoyed a triumph by turns : the laws made to-day were not in operation
tomorrow . Persons who were caressed 111 the morning , were perhaps banished at night ; a place was a burthen , an ordinance a pastime , an elevation a trial ; and the grand chariot of potentates , either stuck fast or broken down , changed horses every hour , and only advanced to be overturned ( a ) . The reins of the car of monarchy were spiders '
webs , the roads were bad ones , and the horses were jades . But let us take the history of the fair province a little higher up . This kingdom , one of the first of the Roman conquests in Gaul , passed to the Ostrogoths . The change was not for the better , but we have seen worse since ( b ) .
The new possessors had neither strength nor talent to preserve their prize , and they yielded it to the Frank kings . Shortly afterwards a legion of subaltern tyrants , calling themselves the heirs of Clovis , came to distribute justice in Provence , and Themis fled weeping to Heaven . Then came the Lombards , who drove out the Franks ; the Saxons
came and drove out the Lombards ; the Italians came and drove out the Saxons ; and then the plague came and drove out every body . New masters brought new miseries ; and although so many absolute powers had succeeded each other so rapidly , it was discovered that the plague had been the most humane and reasonable ( c ) . After a long
course of disasters the plague and the conquerors were both expelled . In a decisive battle , fought with the latter two Provencal warriors performed prodigies of valour . Armed to the very teeth , they seemed to be the kings of slaughter , and were named the two devils . After the battle , and when the victory had been gained , they were obliged to raise their visors ; and ,
to the surprise of every one , it turned out that the two devils were two holy bishops ( d ) . The Saracens , the children of Allah , in their turn pillaged Provence ; with different manners came a different sort of plunder . A saviour appeared at length : Charlemagne drew his sword , and the
French empire was founded . But a dark night succeeded to this bright day ; little despots came in the place of the great king ; confusion followed order . The successors of Charlemagne dismembered the great empire , and the kingdom of Provence became a fief of the monarch of Germanv .
1 he famous Bozon revolted ; he stirred up the whole of Provence , and declared the nation free . Then turning this national liberty to his own profit , the independent chieftain procured himself to be crowned . Everything yielded to his warlike genius . The Emperor of Germany recognised Bozon as king , and gave him his sister for a wife . AH the
neighbouring monarchs bowed before the hero ; and the Pope , having a great respect for his sword , confirmed , absolved , blessed , and anointed him . This great man descended to the tomb : his successors reigned for some time with glory ; but that race degenerated , and , on a sudden , the dynasty changed—Raymond Bercnger , Count of Barcelona , became King of Provence .
Raymond Bercnger , however , was not altogether an usurper ; he had married a princess ofthe royal family of Provence ; and no male heir of the Bozons appealing to claim the purple , he caused himself to be recognised as the legitimate sovereign ; first through his right by marriage , which was subject to discussion ; and , secondly , by the right of conquest , which was indisputable .
( a ) See Papon Historic Gen .
cemetery . ( Greg . Turon . 1 . ix . c . 22 . ) It ravaged Provence four times in the same century . ( d ) They wvre called Suloiiiiw and Sagittarius ; one of them was lii . hop of Einhrun , and the other of Gap . See " La Chroniquc de Si . Denis , " 1 . iii . c . 5 . (' To be continued . )