The Secret Societies of the European Revolution, 1776-1876, Volume 1Tinsley brothers, 1876 - Europe |
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... means of historical in- struction , imparted in a special class of the Order , which at the same time was charged with the regula- tion of the inferior degrees , and had the name of Beneficent Knights bestowed on them ; and that all ...
... means of historical in- struction , imparted in a special class of the Order , which at the same time was charged with the regula- tion of the inferior degrees , and had the name of Beneficent Knights bestowed on them ; and that all ...
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... means travelled from lodge to lodge to learn new doctrines ; and every schemer and charlatan , a Ramsay or a Balsamo , who professed to teach a mystery or doctrine till then un- known , was received with honour and listened to with ...
... means travelled from lodge to lodge to learn new doctrines ; and every schemer and charlatan , a Ramsay or a Balsamo , who professed to teach a mystery or doctrine till then un- known , was received with honour and listened to with ...
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... means are effectual and irresistible . Our Association works in a way that nothing can withstand , and man shall soon be free and happy . " This is the great object held out by this Associa- tion , and the means of attaining it is ...
... means are effectual and irresistible . Our Association works in a way that nothing can withstand , and man shall soon be free and happy . " This is the great object held out by this Associa- tion , and the means of attaining it is ...
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... means he would use to advance that aim ? 3. Whom he wished to exclude from the Order ? 4. What topics he desired should not be discussed in it ? Robison says that the ceremony of initiation resembled that of the Chevaliers du Soleil ...
... means he would use to advance that aim ? 3. Whom he wished to exclude from the Order ? 4. What topics he desired should not be discussed in it ? Robison says that the ceremony of initiation resembled that of the Chevaliers du Soleil ...
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... means than the use of pure Reason , by which a general morality may be established which will put man into a ... means for this purpose which the wicked use for attaining their base ends . Princes and Priests are in particular , and Kar ...
... means than the use of pure Reason , by which a general morality may be established which will put man into a ... means for this purpose which the wicked use for attaining their base ends . Princes and Priests are in particular , and Kar ...
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Page 58 - I think it right to mention, that at this time the establishment of a republic was not the immediate object of my speculations : my object was to secure the independence of my country under any form of government, to which I was led by a hatred to England so deeply rooted in my nature, that it was rather an instinct than a principle.
Page 63 - While the formation of these societies was in agitation, the friends of liberty were gradually, but with a timid step, advancing towards republicanism; they began to be convinced, that it would be as easy to obtain a revolution as a reform, so obstinately was the latter resisted, and as the conviction impressed itself on their minds, they were inclined not to give up the struggle, but to extend their views; it was for this reason that in their test the words are "an equal representation of all the...
Page 61 - In the awful presence of God, I, AB, do voluntarily declare, that I will persevere in endeavouring to form a brotherhood of affection among Irishmen of every religious persuasion, and that I will also persevere in my endeavours to obtain an equal, full, and adequate representation of all the people of Ireland.
Page 34 - I bind myself to perpetual silence and unshaken loyalty and submission to the Order, in the persons of my superiors; here making a faithful and complete surrender of my private judgment, my own will, and every narrow-minded employment of my power and influence.
Page 63 - France j they clearly perceived, that their strength was not likely to become speedily equal to wresting from the English and the borough interest in Ireland even a reform ; foreign assistance would therefore per>haps become necessary; but foreign assistance could only be hoped for in proportion as the object, to which it would be applied was important to the party giving it. A reform in the Irish parliament was no object to the French : a separation of Ireland from England was a mighty one indeed.
Page 112 - July inserted in the Dublin Gazette, authorizing his majesty's generals to give protection to such insurgents as, being simply guilty of rebellion, should surrender their arms, abjure all unlawful engagements, and take the oath of allegiance to the king. How necessary was at that time such a step, could be a question of...
Page 30 - Such noble minds will be engaged by the heart-warming object. The first task of the Association must therefore be to form the young members. As these multiply and advance, they become the apostles of beneficence, and the work is now on foot, and advances with a speed encreasing every day. The slightest observation shows that nothing will so much contribute to increase the zeal of the members as secret union.
Page 59 - I mention. But to return. The club was scarcely formed before I lost all pretensions to any thing like influence in their measures, — a circumstance which at first mortified me not a little ; and perhaps had I retained more weight in their councils, I might have prevented, as on some occasions I laboured unsuccessfully to prevent, their running into indiscretions which gave their enemies but too great advantages over them. It is easy to be wise after the event. So it was, however, that I soon sank...
Page 35 - ... respect to both I will conduct myself as directed by the Order, and am ready, in every lawful way, to devote myself to its increase and promotion, and therein to employ all my ability. All this I promise, and protest, without secret reservation, according to the intention of the Society which require from me this engagement. This I do as I am, and as I hope to continue, a Man of Honor.
Page 29 - ... virtue, to engage him to it by the strongest motives, to render the attainment of it easy and certain, by finding employment for every talent, and by placing every talent in its proper sphere of action, so that all, without feeling any extraordinary effort, and in conjunction with and completion of ordinary business, shall urge forward, with united powers, the general task. This indeed will be an employment suited to noble natures, grand in its views, and delightful in its exercise.