Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-11-10
TO be Continued.

TO be Continued.
From The Petersburg Republican Of Nor. :.
MASONIC.
On the oath of June last, being the Anniversary of
ST. John the Baptist, the Masonic Hail. in this
town, solennly dedicated 10 the purposes of Ma
sonry, under Circumsta calculated make plea
sing and lasting impression. This duty was performed
by Robert G.. Scott Esq. assisted BY other Officers of
the Grand Lodge of Virginia AT the request of the
lodge, Mr. Scott has consented to the publication of his
Dedicatory Address in pamphlet form. The Lodge
also requested of their Chaplain, the Rev. .lnd,e,o
Syme, permission to publish his Discourse, delivered
on the OCCASION with which he cheerfully complied
Both OF these dIscourses have accordingly been pub
lished for the use of Blandord Lodge, No. 3. We
have taken the liberty OF copying Mr.. SCOTS Address,
because 1t contains, in few words, happily arranged
the sum total of tue duties and principles of every true
Mason, which recommend to the attentive perusal
not only of The Graft, but all unbiased men. The
length of tl'e Rev'nd. Mr. Symes DISCOURSE necessa
riy precludes it from columns but the Masonic
community. and the world at large, whose hands il
may fall cannot fail to reap instruction from IFS perusa
1t furnishes enlarged view of the duties and prnci
pies of the order enforced with great strength of rea
onlng and happy adoption to the under
} which II was delivered.
The following is the Address OF Mr. Scott to which
we have alluded:
BHETHRES: The absence OF our worthy Grand
Master has expecedIy thrown on me the interesting
duty of defeating this Hall the sacred uses of Free
Masonry; and such occasion Il NAV reasonable
be anticipated and peculiarly proper that we should
advert 10 the nature characteristics and duties of our
long established Association. These have been so often
illustrated and so concusvely enforced that ii is deem
Cd supcItuoHs 10 enter into detail all the arguments
IN iaVor OF rs decided merits, 10 procure al obser-
vance offs high behests.
lhe great leading principle, to be found running
throughout our Order, is deduce5 the unconquer.
aole disposition for association, implanted in our nature
oy NE author and dispenser of all good; disposition
which leads SO directly and rresistbly the improve
Ily nd
eXaltation in the most eminent degree. propensitv
winch Is found among the untutored wild men of the
forest; and the well educated gentlemen of the most
PotisheC and improved countries. 4 princnle 1rL;cb
when we'll regulated and directed promotes the general
good, aud advances man in usefulness and virtue A
principle, without which, rs erocons and sanru
nary it is under the benign influence otls princple
t'a true, rational, enjoyment and happiness can alone
be ie and for which the anchorite fanatic and misan-
throPe' seek IN yain Dat of this rational disposition
tor association springs those artificial societies. voIun
ariy entered INTO for the Improvement Of our moral
and intellectual facultieS-Of these none seize moro
deserVedy or readily the affections of mankind than
those instituted for charitable purposes For this end
zee associate mainly and in great antiquity and useful.
above all. 49,
Without adverting particularly to the origin and
history OF our Order it may be safely affirmed that the
rs Is lost in antiquity, and that the last is from The
earliest period of which we have anv record f,II nc
incidents, shelving IFS universal charity and beneyo
ence and demonsratye Of its happy tendency to cor
q inn Tho
conn''Ion OF man-prociaiming and intoxicating al all
times, 'Peace on earth and good will towards ali men
NOR mas our institution been limited in its sphere of
oPeralon 10 any one portion Of TIC Globe. No cline
however distant or UDprOpItiOus; civilized nation
however separated by its political or other institutions
from The rest OF the human race but what has Icn ~
sited by our ennobling Association Whilst o,I,or -
sututoOs created with similar intentions have endured
out Tor time, ours has lasted from the earliest periods
OF the world, and is found most hoursng and active
where man IS most intelligent, virtuous and happy-
oooStaces can stay The march of the great benefcent
ana Justly admired design of our Order. Wheresoeyer
CYlIIed man has liked lis abode, there too Free ason
~ IS found, dispensing TO him light and consolation
Neither ianacism, the uncontrolled exercise of
human authority, can impede her progress. Declaring
the natural equality of all; denouncnp vice and on
preston in every form; controlling and directing the
passions, and governing alone by appeal TO reason
and the best feelings OF the human heart Free Masonry
has heretofore dehed and will, in all time 10 come
continue TO defy the cdCts Of the despOt and naci
rank distinction, but such as is due TO real merit:
our arstocracy is "Tbe nobility Of viItue.n We en-
brace IN mr. philanthropy, the whole human family
No seCiayian differences allay our val in benevolent
acts-N either wealth, nor power nor distinction hes
to" Cd 10y the world Influences o,r purposes. They
are founded on too firm basis aud directed by too
high motives 20 be shaken by The aIlurements Of the
one, or Tive commands Of the other.
NW'c We incuIcate the divine principles Of forbear
my me, e''connand, meekness aud charity; we hold
n our acS' shond he felt, and not boasted Of II is
~ 'e Io'iaSe u IS on The distressed and INDECENT wi
NV g .'"sc'ess and destitute orphan that the balm
OF consoaion Is bestowed, and the purity and genuine
spirit OF Tree Masonry is manifested w eo''''''
T0relicyC Htcir suferinys IN ,n;,;..s -. 3,
TO rescue Men from misery and f,onn vice, to hind W.
the broken hearted and TO feed and cIn,I 49,, oiu w
are some Of our pecuiiar duties.
Nor shOu!l OJr services end here--it /, mn, ,,. i,
seal wants Of those overwhelmed with nisfori,n ~
we should alone satisfy. To instruct them in the 80,
OF prudence and virtue 10 lead them TO resion.,;o -
her changed condition, and 70 submission 10 Tie fate
which has overtaken thcn-is no less our dutv
10 lend our assistance in procuring instruction for
'"e ln'3e"' orrhaD, avg 10 rea' lin vcJ ipfyr,nc6