PREFACE. When a Roman matron of former days was asked for her jewels, she pointed to her sons ; and there is no reason why Freemasonry may not do the same. The time was, and within the memory of men not yet far advanced in years, that, to be a Freemason, was to be suspected of, and charged with being an enemy to and a sinner against social order, capable of any moral or political dereliction, and unworthy the confidence and respect of community. In some places they were refused Christian fellowship, and considered as guilty of offenses that would exclude them from heaven. They were distrusted in political organizations, as conspir- ators against the peace and welfare of the nation. They were…
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