Chapter 24
XIII. The History of Masonry from the Grand Feast in
1795 to the end of the year 1800 . . . . ib. The publication of some tracts against the Masons, damps for some time the progress, of the Society in
Europe ib.
Remarks on the Life of Zimmerman by Dr. Tissot . 241 Some account of the Illuminati .... 242 Rejection of Christianity by the German and French
podges .^ 243 note.
Zimmerman's irritable nervous system . . . 244 Particulars of his death at the age of 67 . . ib. Remarks on the Abbe Barruel's Memoirs of Jacobin- . ism in France . . . . . . ib.
English Masons not implicated in the charge against the Illuminati . . . . ... 245
The Lodges of Masons fully exonerated from the
charges laid against them ib.
Remarks on Professor Robison's proofs of a Conspir- acy against all the religions and governments of Europe, carried on in the secret meetings of Free- masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies . . 246 No conspiracy of men brought about the late great
alterations in government 248
Professor Robison. exempts the English Masons from
the charge of disloyalty 249
Earl of Moira addresses the Grand Lodge on the sub- ject of the publications against Masonry . . 250 Clauses respecting the Society of Masons in the Act for the suppression of Societies established for se- ditious and treasonable purposes . . 351
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Form of Certificate . . . . . . . 252
Form of Register ib.
General Infirmary at Sheffield opened . . . 253
Institution of the New Masonic Society for the relief of sick, lame, or distressed Brethren, their widows, children, and orphans ..... ib.
Prudent mode of selecting the members of this Society ib.
The Rules and Orders 254
Letter from the National Grand Lodge of Sweden . 255
Prince of Wales' s Answer. .... 257
Attempt to assassinate the King at Drury Lane Thea- tre 258
His Majesty's dignified conduct on that occasion . ib.
Indignation of the populao* . . . . . 259
Private examination of the assassin ib
Is tried, and acquitted as a lunatic . . . . ib
Address of the Grand Lodge to his Majesty on the event . . 2*0
Regulations adopted to liquidate the debts of the So- ciety . . . . , . . . . 261
The magnificent range of Buildings at the East India House in Leadenhall-street erected . . . 262
Description of the Pediment . . . . ib.
Rodney Lodge at Hull dedicated . . . -263
