Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-05-02
THE WHITE BANNER, Masonic TELEGRAPH
AND MECHANICS MAGAzINE.

The WHITE BANNER, Masonic TELEGRAPH
AND MECHANICS MAGAzINE.
TNNHE paper recently issued in Pawtueket,
IL bearing the above title; has already met
with that encouragement from the citizens OF
Rhsie Island and Massachusetts, as to induce
the publisher 10 continue its publication feeling
assured that his exertioDs will not be thrown
away while his productions remain devoted TO
the interests Of those respectable classes of the
community from whom he expects TO derive his
principal support and patronage. In its com
mencenepi, it was issued without a single SUBJ
scriber. Five numbers ouly have been publish
ell, on plan the NEST economical possible, aud
the publisher rs impelled to acknowledge, that
he has so far received the most cordial support
from the public, aud the strongest indications of
their well wishes for his success. In pursuance
of the request of many, he has made arrange
ments to procure new Tyre, and enlarge the pa
per to an equal size ofany published in "a quarto
fore, in America, 'oithout ale ing the terms I'LL
the present time. no proposals have ever been
sent out for this paper, aud no subscriptions So
hcited, excepting from those who reside in the
immediate vicinity of the place Of its pubiica-
ton.
The WHITE BANNER will be principally de-
voted 10 the of Masonry, Mechanics, aud
literature generally, aud will uniformly contain
the latest news of the day.
edged 10 stand fur above the reach y, malignant
ad,ersaries, yhose petty assaults have been
found hitherto, inadequate Ia disturb the harnO-
ny ami order designed nnd established by the
" Graud Architect Of the Universe" in It's first
foucda ion; yet the Fraternity are well q are
that infamous conspiracy has been recently
formed il ttis country, which is strong, and
broad and deep. The first officers in govern
ment have been foully calumnated, and no rev.
ity; by those concerned in this unprnc!pled COM
bmation. Lake the inqui.,ion OF Spain, they
have sought out every invention TO demollsh
and destroy fabrick which, alone, bids awful
defiance to their inefficient exertions, and tells,
them their labours are in vain. They have pre-
sumcd TO impeach the whole Masonic body they
have dared 70 trespass on hallowed precincts,
snl they shall be met and answered.
The MechanIcks too, will claim a large por-
ton Of the attention of the publisher and editor
uf This paper. ! his very numerous and highly
respectable class Of the community, are at pres
cut, together with the Mssons, destitute of a pa
per in Rhode Island, although one or more has
been established in almost every other State in
the Union, for their benefit. strong desire j,
felt that their exertions may be properly appre-
ciated, and every info' nation afforded them, il
their several departments, which weekly pub
lication can furnish.
The terms Of the White Banner, are two dol
lars per annum, payable in advance-two dol.
lars, twelve and half cents. payable in six
months, and two dollars, twenty five cents at the
end Of the year.
w. n. STURTEVANT. Ed. and Publisher.
EDWARD HOWE, Printer.
N. q. Mr.. John Hutchens has been appoint
ed Agent for the White Banner, in Providence,
where subscriptions will be received, and papers
forwarded for the accommodation of patrons.
Pawtucket, april %.