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of the inconsistency of self-importance, and those pursuits that debase and vilify humanity. Nothing could ever deter him from rectitude, or the execution of acts set in motion by virtuous principles. Vanity and pride could never persuade him to think himself superior to his duty or fellow-mortals, nor could ambition influence him to prostrate the liberties of his country. Frequently has she enchantingly smiled upon him, and pointed out the throne, the crown, the grandeur, the elegance and splendor of state, and invited him to accept of them as a tribute from her, due to his superiority over mortal man. All to no purpose were her alluring, cunning, artful guiles. Substantial fame, built not on the gewdaws of the world, was' his object—' his throne was in the affections of his fellow-citizens, and his grandeur and splendour in plainness and the common elegancies of the country. The processions and triumphs that elevated the generals of antient Rome, the civic laurels that graced their consuls, and since far-famed magistrates of later times, he never sought, but always shunned. He considered them as incentives of a lesser kind to promote the elevation of virtuous and honest acts, and as baubles that vanished with the day. Modesty, meekness, humility, politeness, and respect for the opinions and feelings of other men, always characterized his official conduct. But one particular feature, that shines with superior beauty and lustre, is his adherence to the religion of his ancestors with uniformity. On all times, when his business permitted, his heart dwelt in secret with itself, surveyed its thoughts, its duties, its acts, and brought itself home, as it were, to the great Supreme. Will it be detracting his merit, or throwing a cloud over his sun-shine of glory, to say, that in his public duties he was actuated by it, and the ideas consequent thereto, of a future and of an immortal state? or will it be telling an untruth? No! he prided in being a man, the first of the creation, and next to none but God. Hence he has uniformly acted up to that dignity, required by reason of every individual. How elegant, how sublime, does he appear in religion! How conspicuous and dignified in devotion!-In them we behold a mirror, that reflects his beauties and excellencies with redoubled splendor. The atheist, the deist, may smile upon the mention of this; but let the truth of my assertion penetrate their obdurate, cal

lous hearts, and bring them to conviction, and a sincere, devout repentance. Whenever any of you wish to disbelieve, recollect instantaneously that the greatest and best of men supported that very cause from which you are drawing your fidelity and allegiance, and it will shew your error. What signifies all the pleasures and amusements that the voracious man can possess, and what do they avail him, unaccompanied with this the mother of all virtues? It is all vanity, when weighed in the balance of the discerning mind, and honor without it is but a name. In his domestic retirement, all the qualifications of the husband, endeared him to his amiable, but now widowed, aged consort. All the affections of his boson were occupied by his country and surrounding relatives.-The benevolent and humane disposition of his heart were extended to his domestics, and nothing was left undone to ameliorate their condition. Complacent and agreeable to his neighbors; in company dignified, polished, jocose and familiar; where merit claimed he knew no distinction, and to all alike was sociable. The economical, industrious farmer-the punctual, the honest dealer, the charitable, just, hu

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YE affectionate matrons, teach your little babes to lisp the name of Washington, and listen to the melodious accents coming from their angel tongues. Ye fair of our country, chaunt hymns and anthems to the memory of him who protected you from the poignant of an assassin foe, when resting in the bosoms of your worthy and respected mothers. Ye fathers, ye youth, that are now present, view in him the great example, the great pattern of human nature, from which you all can borrow, and safely copy. When you wish your children or young relatives to approximate to perfection, set him before them, paint his virtues and unexampled character in the most glowing colours; tell them of his greatness, the esteem and love his country bore him, and thence raise in their panting breasts the generous purpose of emulation. Set yourselves the precedent, and precept combined with it will have the desired effect. In this manner you can immortalize, and rescue him from that oblivion so com. mon to the grave. O, America! thy sun of glory has set fore. ver, below the gloomy horizon of life! The fairest flower in

thy garden is withered, by the cold, contracting frost of time! The most brilliant gem has fallen from thy crown! Thy firstborn is no more! his eyes are closed in everlasting sleep-he has ceased to sorrow his days were days of trouble-he resteth from his labors his soul is in the world of departed spirits of heroes, and among his fathers-his body is with us, a testimony of his absence-his actions are on record, to ornament the historic page of our country, and as an example for rising › generations.

WHEN Common characters slide from the stage of life, those with whom they are connected cannot but feel emotions of regret, and pour forth nature's tears, as expressive of their grief and sense of loss. Then must we be less sensible? Must we not sympathize with our brethren, and fellow-citizens at large, when so great a personage, connected to us by so many ties, has ceased to act any longer his illustrious part in the drama of life? Yes, we must weep, we must mourn, we must condole with his family, and much lamented, aged relic. It is manly, and shews the man, the noble heart of sensibility, Invisibly and insensibly he points himself out as adequate to the performance of the most feeling tasks of private and public society. You that are present, and have been witnesses to his exploits in the field, transactions in the cabinet, and benevolent acts towards the destitute widows and orphans of our departed brothers, must justify my assertion.

BROTHERS! he is gone he has left us in the lodge prepared for us he has given us his blessing-he has enjoined us to practise the duties of our association, to continue united, and as one upon all occasions to act. He remembered the grand road of harmony in which he often walked with us, the line of beha vior he himself pursued, the happiness arising therefrom, and therefore would be more ardent in his direction for our so doing. Methinks I hear him from the bed of languishing, address his country-Peace, union and prosperity attend you ; suppress division, cherish harmony, friendship, and watch your rights and liberties with an eagle eye; be not too suspicious of zach other, and let the welfare of your country be your pri

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mary object; guard against foreign influence, and in your distant connections act the impartial part. This is my advice. I know the value of your treasures: if you follow it you will arrive at power, greatnefs and respectability. Methinks I now hear him, speaking with all the tenderness of paternal affection to his surrounding family, assembled to witness the most solemn, distressing and mournful of all scenes. I hear those wholesome words of instruction, given to them, from the mouth of the dying sage-Fear your God, love your country, honour your parents, and you will live long and be happy. I see him extending his aged hand, to take the last long adieu of his dear companion. For her he almost wishes to live. He checks the thought, looks up to heaven, and says, "Father, thy will, and not mine, be done." I see that heroic fire which animated his eye, dwindling away, like a dying lamp-the glow of colour, of which age has not yet deprived his furrowed, manly cheek, fading gradually away. Alas! I see him firm and unshaken, undaunted at the terrific form of death, expire. I see his venerable corse, speaking the greatness of his just now departed spirit. I see his pure, unspotted soul, mounting on seraphic wings, ascend to its place of rest. I see myriads of angels, conducting him through vaulted skies, and welcoming the celestial stranger. I see the gates of heaven unfolding to his sight the most magnificent of all scenes, everlasting happiness, and an eternal blaze of bliss. I see him enter with that humility which accompanied him through life. I hear songs of praise, exulting of cherubim and hallelujahs to the great king of heaven.

WE have indeed lost a brother; our association has been visited by death, the grand tyler of that lodge in realmns of bliss. He has summoned our brother masonry's favorite to its grand tribunal, to give an account of his workmanship and labors, and receive the glorious plaudit-" Well done, good and faithful servant."

HENCE this melancholy that pervades every countenance. Hence these gloomy badges of death. Let us cease to mourn; let our tears of sorrow become those of joy; let the bright beams of gladness enliven every face, and gratitude to Him who

sits above, swell our bosoms. Venerable shade! peace attend thy silent mansion in the tomb and wretched let him be, who, with unhallowed hands, disturbs thy sacred rest. Nature herself shall end, but for thee there is no possible bound. You shall behold the dropping of the great curtain of time, and be present when nature shall groan through all her works. "Look forward," brothers, fellow-mortals, " dart an eye beyond the present; explore the future and the unknown."-" Let neither the changes of time, nor the vicissitudes of fortune, limit your enlarged view." "In fond anticipation range the unbounded "universe." Visit the seats of bliss. "Bathe in the sea of divine love, and reflect in celestial splendor the honors of the one Supreme." You shall be present with our departed brother, in that blessed lodge where all lodges are congregated, and with him behold the grandest and most terrible of scenes. The works of man you shall see then in their own insignificance. Creation shall shudder through all her powers, and “ strong convulsions disjoint her frame." High and unmoved ye shall see far beneath the livid flash of forked lightning, and hear the awful thunder's repercursive roar, loud bellowing through the affrighted deep. "When new worlds in order and beauty ascend from the confusion, ye shall join the melodious choir of all the children of light," and shout for joy. To restored nature brighter suns shall roll in yonder firmament" sweeter harmony warble among the spheres, while the intelligent creatures of God shall muse in expressive silence on their unbounded bliss." Assured of this, let then " the earth dissolve, let yonder sun be struck from its centre," and wheel in disorder through infinite space" "let the stars and planets, rushing from their orbits, clash in horrid contention," your immortal souls shall ascend in safety to that grand lodge above.

Now may that being, who gave him to us, to answer his own purposes, and who in his infinite wisdom has taken him to his fatherly bosom, long continue to protect and prosper our useful associations, and be a father to our fatherless, orphan country.

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