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loveliness and beauty, presents itself, || ing evil, would be useless, is folly in
over which the ravished eye wanders
without a cloud to dim, or a limit to
obstruct its sight. In the midst of this
scene, rendered luminous by the glory
which covers it, the city, the palace,
the throne of God appears. Trees of
life wave their ambrosial tops around || entered a city.
it: rivers of salvation issue from be-
neath it; before it angels touch their

the extreme; as well might they conwatch to perform their nocturnal duty, tend that it is useless for the city or that a board of health should take epidemic, after its infection had once no measures to check a contagious

harps of living melody, and saints in sweet response breathe forth to the listening heavens their grateful songs. The breezes of paradise waft the symphony, and the pending sky directs it to the earth. The redeemed of the Lord catch the distant sound, and feel a sudden rapture. "Tis the voice of

departed

friendship-friendship, the loss of which they mourned upon the earth, but which they are now assured will be restored in the heavens, from whence a voice is heard to say, " fear not; death cannot injure you; the grave cannot confine you; through its chill mansion, grace will conduct you up to glory. We wait your arrival; haste, therefore, come away."

FOR THE MASONIC REGISTER.

PROFANE SWEARING.

"Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain."

the community at large; and no law Laws are enacted for the benefit of ought to remain on the statute book for a greater length of time, than while it is found useful, and can be strictly enforced; and it is a duty incumbent on every individual, to lend his aid in support of the laws of his country.

fane swearing must be acknowledged Of all vices of the present age, prothe most inexcusable, as not the least possible advantage can be derived from it, nor can it contribute in the least degree to a single pleasure. ed in its extenuation. It is a violaNothing, with propriety, can be offertion of the laws of decency and common politeness; it originated, as was before observed, among the lowest dregs of society, and ought to be discountenanced by every gentleman having a desire to promote the good of the community.

The above is an immediate command from God himself, and is sanctioned by the laws of every civilized country. Yet, alas! in violation of laws, both human and Divine, the ricious and detestable habit of profane swearing has become common in alMost every rank in society. Yes, a babit that originated among the inBates of a brothel, has been copied by laose who move in the fashionable circles of life; and is countenanced by Dany who are placed in responsible sations, and whose duty requires them suppress vice and immorality, in Whatever place, or in whatever shape Fix'd, then, on realms of brighter bliss,

POETICAL.

FOR THE MASONIC REGISTER.

Written on the first day of January, 1820.
The fleeting month, the rolling year,
But bears us to our doom;
The nights advance, the days appear,
To call us to our home.

The Spring, bedeck'd with op'ning flow'rs
The Summer's gaudy pride;

may appear. For any one to conand that the interference of the offi

4s of justice, to suppress this grow

The richest fruits that Autumn pours,
The shiv'ring blast of Winter's wind,

In all ber plenteous tide :

The tempest, hail, and snow,
Are lessons to the attentive mind,
How fleeting's all below.

Let all our wishes rise;

And, while we dwell in worlds like this,
Seek those beyond the skies.

A. BELL.

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MOTTO.

From Mr. Donald Fraser's Biographical
Sketches, now in press.

By candour led, our various page displays
Some traits of those who lived to merit
praise;
To virtuous men we give the merit due,
True to themselves, and to their country
true;

To living worth we give what merit claims,
Here tell their deeds, and here record their

names:

Let those who wish again to act as well
Review their lives, and then like them excel.

POLITICAL.

Judging from the present aspect of European affairs, and the policy pursued by most of the legitimate sovereigns of that section of the globe, it must naturally be concluded that the soil of that continent will soon be again | drenched in blood, and the scourge of war will be experienced, perhaps in a tenfold degree. Great discontent appears to prevail among the people of Great Britain, France, Portugal, Italy, Germany, and Prussia,; and there are great appearances of approaching revolution. In England in particular, the 'great wheels of revolution,' have rolled so far, that we believe it is now even beyond the power of the 'strong arm of government' to avert their progress. Conspirators no longer confine themselves to dark retreats, but with a daring spirit, stalk forth, assaulting the officers of the crown, in open day. Executions are frequent, the prisons are crowded, and trials for sedition, murder, and treason, almost daily engage the attention of the courts throughout the kingdom.

The late arrival of the queen, after an absence of about fourteen years, has excited great interest among all ranks of people. The demonstrations of joy with which she was saluted on her first landing at Dover, and the high respect, and affection shown to her majesty in every place through which she passed, from Dover to London, as well as the enthusiastic joy expressed on her arrival at that me

tropolis, plainly evince, that her absence, instead of diminishing, has increased the attachment of a great majority of the people to her person, notwithstanding the heavy charges brought against her character by the king; which are no less than an adulterous connection with a foreigner, originally in her service in a menial capacity, and a continued series of conduct highly unbecoming her rank and station, during her residence in various parts of Europe; which the king and his party expect to support by the testimony of a number of foreigners, already arrived in London to testify against her. An investigation is to take place, and the queen appears to rest satisfied, that she can clearly prove her innocence, and show the corruption of the witnesses against her. It is stated that she has written to nearly one hundred persons, many of whom are of the first respectability in Italy, to repair to England, to give evidence of her demeanour while abroad. The Italians who have arrived, are said to be of the lowest order, and that they have been suborned to witness against her. This trial excites great interest throughout the nation, and the queen's party is daily gaining strength. What will be the result, and, what effect it may have upon the political world, time alone will determine. We hazard nothing, however, in saying, that should her majesty's expectation be realized in proving her innocence, the reign of George IV. will be of short duration. The coronation, which was to have taken place on the first of August, was indefinitely postponed, undoubtedly through fear of the indignation and resentment of the people.

Spain, which previous to the late revolution, was governed by the iron hand of despotism, both in church and under a limited monarchy, the people state, appears now to be settled down enjoying equal privileges with the monarch himself. By the last advices, the utmost harmony prevailed

in that village.

The Newburgh paper, of the first of August, after mentioning this distressing event, says,

was attended in the afternoon by a numerous assemblage of sympathising

throughout the kingdom; and the ad- || panion of Jerusalem Temple chapter, vocates of oppression under the former government, were held in the most sovereign contempt. On the 9th of July last, the king took the oath of the constitution, before the represen"His remains were brought to this tatives of the nation; splendid illumi-place on Saturday; and his funeral nations took place, and the most enthusiastic joy was manifested on the occasion. The public squares of Mad-friends. A large Masonic procession rid were crowded with people of all ages and sexes, congratulating each other on the happy event. The military and citizens united in parading the streets, singing patriotic hymns, and shouting, "Long live our constitutional king;" "Long live the nation;" "Long live the constitution."

conducted the deceased to the place of interment, where the ceremonies of the order were performed with great solemnity. Mr. Lewis was a gentleman of amiable disposition, conciliating manners, and unblemished integrity: his talents were improved by a liberal education and much reading, and he gave undoubted evidences of future usefulness to society. To his aged and venerable parents and fami

The South American colonies still remain in an unsettled situation as it regards their government; but the reestablishment of the Cortez, or Con-ly connections, his loss seems almost

gress, in the mother country, will, most probably, secure to them the FREEDOM for which they have been so long contending.

irreparable, and an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances, will long deplore his early departure."

The editor of the Ladies' Literary Cabinet closes a handsome eulogy on the deceased, as follows:

The empire of Russia, at the present time appears to be in a more flourishing situation than any other European power; owing to the extraordinary exertions of the emperor Alexander, to desseminate the light of the gospel, and other useful know-but an hour or two before his death,

ledge among his subjects; to promote improvements in agriculture, and various other useful arts; and his constant attention to the welfare and happiness of the people of his widely extended dominions.

"On the evening previous to this melancholy event, the subject of these remarks was well and cheerful; and the last exercise of his talents and pen,

was a short essay upon Enthusiasm, intended for the Literary Cabinet, which concluded with the following remarkable words:

"In the end, when the last trial comes, when it is for us, in our turn to meet the struggles of death, enthusiasm will not abandon us; her brilliant wings shall wave over our funeral couch, she will lift the veil of death, she will recall to our recollection those moments, when, in the fulness of energy, we felt that the soul was imperishable. And our last sigh shall be a high and generous thought, re-ascending to that Heaven from which it had its birth.")

HOYT & BOLMORE, PRINTERS. 70 Bowery, New-York.

MASONIC.

Compendium of the CONSTITUTIONS,
RULES, and REGULATIONS of the
ancient and honourable fraternity
of FREE and ACCEPTED MASONS.

In making the following compila

tion we have had recourse to the most
approved records, with a conscien-

tious regard to the ancient landmarks
of our order; which it would be pre-
sumption to remove, or deface. For
sake of brevity, we have been obliged

to vary the language, but in no instance
have we deviated from the true sense
and meaning of the authors we have
consulted, or from the true spirit of
Masonry.

OF THE REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS

OF A CANDIDATE.

ers in distress. He must be possessed of a benevolent disposition, and be in the daily practice of the social virtues; but above all, he must be a firm believer in the eternal God, and pay to him that adoration and worship, which is due to Omnipotence alone. If a son, he must be dutiful to his parents; if a

brother, kind and affectionate to his

brothers and sisters; if a husband,

tender, forbearing, and respectful to

his wife; and if a parent, he must be in the exercise of that affection, dignity, and prudence, requisite to the good government of a family; always remembering that precept and example should go hand in hand. Without these requisites, no person can, consistently with the principles of our ancient order, be made a Ma

son.

OF PROPOSING A CANDIDATE.

Every candidate for admission into Any person wishing to become a the fraternity of free and accepted Ma- Mason, must be proposed by a memsous, must be a man, free born, at least ber of the lodge to which application twenty-one years of age, in full posis made, at least one communication session of all the mental faculties, havprevious to the time of his initiation, ing some trade, or honest profession, that the brethren may have an opwhereby he may be enabled to obtain portunity of inquiring into his chara subsistence for himself, and those acter, and qualifications; for which dependent on him for a support, besides something for the relief of oth-erally appointed, but in some large purpose a special committee is gen

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