part in his conspiracy in 1812 to overthrow Napoleon

which came within measurable distance of succeeding.
A translation of a passage from the book so much quoted already may serve to complete this account of the society.
“There are societies of Philadelphes at Boston and Phila¬ delphia. They are almost entirely composed of Frenchmen, and only concern themselves with the fundamental ideas of the original institution, philanthropy and friendship. Moreau is said to have formed the one in the city last men¬ tioned. Officers, prisoners of war, have formed other branches of the society in England and Russia.
“There are three Italian societies which openly bear the name of Filadelfi; one of them, situated in Parma, long ago returned to its Masonic allegiance.
“In certain towns the Philadelphes have never concealed their proceedings, but this open portion of the institution never followed the movement.”