When was it published?

January 10, 1832 in Rhode Island American And Gazette

Domestic News January 10, 1832

Rhode Island American And Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Simmons, William C. Barker, Joseph S. Cooke, Moses Richardson, Christian M. Nestell, Thomas Sewell, Peter Grinnell, Roger W. Potter, William Trescott, John Wilder, Luther Woodward

Q: What keywords are associated?

Masonry Investigation, Committee Session, Freemasons, Depositions, Adjournment

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

A committee investigating charges against Freemasonry held a session last Saturday, attended only by Mr. Simmons. Zealous Masons provided written depositions; no new information emerged, and the committee adjourned indefinitely.

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The Committee to investigate the charges against masonry held another session last Saturday, Mr. Simmons attending solus. We do not know that any thing new relating to masonry was elicited, nor indeed why the Committee should think it material to have had that meeting; but it appeared somebody was apprized of it, for all those who were examined were zealous adhering masons, and most of them appeared with suitable depositions written out. Messrs. William C. Barker, Joseph S. Cooke, Moses Richardson, Christian M. Nestell, Thomas Sewell, Peter Grinnell, and Roger W. Potter handed in written depositions; and Messrs. William Trescott, John Wilder, and Luther Woodward were examined briefly and chiefly to substantiate what the others had written. The Committee adjourned at half past eight o'clock, sine die.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Politics

What keywords are associated?

Masonry Investigation Committee Session Freemasons Depositions Adjournment

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Simmons William C. Barker Joseph S. Cooke Moses Richardson Christian M. Nestell Thomas Sewell Peter Grinnell Roger W. Potter William Trescott John Wilder Luther Woodward

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Event Date

Last Saturday

Key Persons

Mr. Simmons William C. Barker Joseph S. Cooke Moses Richardson Christian M. Nestell Thomas Sewell Peter Grinnell Roger W. Potter William Trescott John Wilder Luther Woodward

Outcome

the committee adjourned at half past eight o'clock, sine die.

Event Details

The Committee to investigate the charges against masonry held another session with Mr. Simmons attending alone. No new information relating to masonry was elicited. All those examined were zealous adhering masons who appeared with written depositions. Several individuals handed in written depositions, and others were examined briefly to substantiate them.