Excerpt from The Emblem: A Gift for All Seasons, With New and Elegant Illustrations
In London an asylum for the orphan children of Masons is conducted upon the most liberal principles. That insti tution was established by Mr. Raspini, many years ago. In the great hall is his full-length portrait as the founder; and the little ones look upon that picture with a love that is beautifulto behold. His countenance beams with joy while he is leading little children, one on each hand, as an earthly protector. How singularly this picture coincides with the frontispiece of this work! There we behold our beloved Washington, leading children by the hand, with La Fayette, Hancock, and De Kalb, in the back-ground, giving a sane tion to the grand example of the Father of our Country!
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