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tltioed by them into the Masonic lodges of that country , and they have since that time received a still greater development . The works of Jacob Bohme , and of Protestant religious writers such as John Arndt , Spener , and some others of the same school , as well as those of St . Martin himself , became the guides of this society , ivhich reckoned amongst its members persons belonging to the first classes of the community . Their object was , however , hy no means simply fo indulge in religious speculations , but to put in . practice tlie precepts of Christianity , by doing good ; and they displayed in that
respect the greatest activity . Their sphere of action was not , however , limited to simple acts of charity , but they promoted education and literature . Moscow was their principal seat ; aud they established iu that capital a typographical society for the encouragement of literature . In order to induce young men of talent to devote themselves to literature , this society purchased all the manuscripts which were brought to it , prose and poetry , original productions and translations . A great number of these manuscripts , not deserving publication , were destroyed or left in their
storehouse , but a great many were printed . They particularly promoted the publication of works having a religious and moral tendency ; but they printed also works belonging to every branch of literature and science ; so that the Eussian literature was rapidly enriched by a great number of works , chiefly translated from foreign languages . They established also a large library , for ¦ which they expended more than forty thousand pounds English money , containing chiefly religious works , accessible to all who wished to acquire information . A school was founded at their expense ; and they sought out young men of merit , and provided them with means of completing their studies in the country or at the foreign universities . Amongst the members of that admirable society , NovikolFwas particularly remarkable , having from his youngest days devoted himself with all his heart antl soul to advance the
national intellect of his country . He began by publishing literary periodicals ,, spreading useful information , and attacking prejudices , abuses , and all that was wrong . He afterwards established a learned periodical , and another of a more popular character , but with a serious tendency , and devoted the produce of these publications to the establishment of primary schools , with gratuitous instruction . He afterwards transferred his residence to Moscow , where he established the typographical society which I have mentioned . Every member of Freemasony promoted these noble objects , not only by contributing
to its funds , but by his personal exertions — by his influence on his relations and friends , in order to induce them to imitate his example . Whenever they discovered in some distant province a man of talent , they made efforts to put him in his proper place . It was thus that one of the most active members , of that society , M . Tourgheiieff , found in a remote province a young man of promise , but who had not the means of cultivating his talents . He brought him to Moscow , and provided him with means to study at the university . This young man was the celebrated historian of RussiaKaramsiueno less
, , distinguished by his talents than by his noble character . The zeal of the Martinists in promoting works of charity was equal to that which they displayed for the intellectual improvement of their country . Those who were not able to give much money gave their time and labour . Several Martiuists spent literally their all in supporting the useful establishments of their society , and in alleviating the sufferings of their fellow-creatures . Thus , Lapookhin , a man belonging to one of the greatest families of Russia , spent in that , way a princely fortunesatisfying his own wants in the most
econo-, mical manner . A senator and judge of the criminal court of Moscow , his whole life was devoted to the defence of the oppressed and the innocent—for which , the state of justice in Russia afforded him ample scope . Instances of others might be quoted , who not only sacrificed large fortunes , but submitted to great privations in order to be better able to promote the noble ends of their society .
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tltioed by them into the Masonic lodges of that country , and they have since that time received a still greater development . The works of Jacob Bohme , and of Protestant religious writers such as John Arndt , Spener , and some others of the same school , as well as those of St . Martin himself , became the guides of this society , ivhich reckoned amongst its members persons belonging to the first classes of the community . Their object was , however , hy no means simply fo indulge in religious speculations , but to put in . practice tlie precepts of Christianity , by doing good ; and they displayed in that
respect the greatest activity . Their sphere of action was not , however , limited to simple acts of charity , but they promoted education and literature . Moscow was their principal seat ; aud they established iu that capital a typographical society for the encouragement of literature . In order to induce young men of talent to devote themselves to literature , this society purchased all the manuscripts which were brought to it , prose and poetry , original productions and translations . A great number of these manuscripts , not deserving publication , were destroyed or left in their
storehouse , but a great many were printed . They particularly promoted the publication of works having a religious and moral tendency ; but they printed also works belonging to every branch of literature and science ; so that the Eussian literature was rapidly enriched by a great number of works , chiefly translated from foreign languages . They established also a large library , for ¦ which they expended more than forty thousand pounds English money , containing chiefly religious works , accessible to all who wished to acquire information . A school was founded at their expense ; and they sought out young men of merit , and provided them with means of completing their studies in the country or at the foreign universities . Amongst the members of that admirable society , NovikolFwas particularly remarkable , having from his youngest days devoted himself with all his heart antl soul to advance the
national intellect of his country . He began by publishing literary periodicals ,, spreading useful information , and attacking prejudices , abuses , and all that was wrong . He afterwards established a learned periodical , and another of a more popular character , but with a serious tendency , and devoted the produce of these publications to the establishment of primary schools , with gratuitous instruction . He afterwards transferred his residence to Moscow , where he established the typographical society which I have mentioned . Every member of Freemasony promoted these noble objects , not only by contributing
to its funds , but by his personal exertions — by his influence on his relations and friends , in order to induce them to imitate his example . Whenever they discovered in some distant province a man of talent , they made efforts to put him in his proper place . It was thus that one of the most active members , of that society , M . Tourgheiieff , found in a remote province a young man of promise , but who had not the means of cultivating his talents . He brought him to Moscow , and provided him with means to study at the university . This young man was the celebrated historian of RussiaKaramsiueno less
, , distinguished by his talents than by his noble character . The zeal of the Martinists in promoting works of charity was equal to that which they displayed for the intellectual improvement of their country . Those who were not able to give much money gave their time and labour . Several Martiuists spent literally their all in supporting the useful establishments of their society , and in alleviating the sufferings of their fellow-creatures . Thus , Lapookhin , a man belonging to one of the greatest families of Russia , spent in that , way a princely fortunesatisfying his own wants in the most
econo-, mical manner . A senator and judge of the criminal court of Moscow , his whole life was devoted to the defence of the oppressed and the innocent—for which , the state of justice in Russia afforded him ample scope . Instances of others might be quoted , who not only sacrificed large fortunes , but submitted to great privations in order to be better able to promote the noble ends of their society .