Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-08-23
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on the 18th Sept. the general Anti Masonic Con-
Venton' will assemble in the city % Philadelphia
considerable curiosity is already excited. and this
VIII doubtless increase as the time approaches To
disclose Their principles in address to the world
and to concert measures for their promotion nd
cess we presume to be the design oftbe general An
u-Masonic Convention. In furtherance of this oh
jcct, the Anti Masonic papers ntinate that
facts will be disclosed" writer in the "Noral En-
voy," says:
at will probably be revealed that while MORGAN
was writing his illustrations Masonry, De WIT
Chnton, then Governor of the State of New York
wrote letter TO certain person at the lest, and
informed HIM that the publication of Morgans book
must not be allowed, even if it's suppression reoui-
red the shedding Of blood That the pc rdoning DOW
er was invested IN him. and that who were con-
it," " -' p'e'e"'
The Philadelphia Sun, an able and influential An.
u-Nasonlc print, alludes to another development
which 1t says will be made at the Conventiop-,ybich
says the Harrisburg Inrcligencer, twill shift the
base vlie sanderous and irrational bargain ana cor
ruPion story, upon It's authors" The alluson il in
the following words
'.Wetook forward 10 the United States Anti Ma
sonic Convention, for a development of acts of Ma
sonic corruption, which will make even the frmes,
adhcTents Of the Institution trembe and snv Il am n
most persuaded TO become on Anti Mason Wa in
dulge the hope. that that Gay will be exposed to
the world proofs Of the fact, that HESRY CLAY in the
Presidential contest preceding the last was called
upon JIdsonicnuy TO support with his vote and inH
ence IN Congress, Gen Jackson for the Presidency
III opposition to Mr. Adams but that he ref;lsed. and
with spirit worthy the illustrous fame of so distn
gusncd public character. answered, that he pref
red fulfilling his duty to his country although amour
ting 10 violation OF his Masonic obligation"
Whether the Convention will nominate a candi
date for the Presidency, and who that candidate will
be, are moot points From every indication, we
have little doubt that there will be nomna, ion
made. and still less that Mr.. Clay will be the per-
son. The influential men and journals of the party.
are very generally his friends Though perhaps hav
ing a majority in no State-fhe Anti Masons Ire
powerful and fast increasing in many, but particular
y in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, and their
influence however disposed of. will be materially
felt They have disclamed all purposes but the sup
preston OF Masonry, but as this cannot be accom-
Pushed without the possession of political power
they will be under the necessity of combining incl
dental objects with their grand ultimate purpose.
The origin and progress of Anti Masonry mus, be
viewed as one Of the most remarkable events in our,
or indeed, any history do we believe it will remit
It's exertions. until Masonry, secret institution.
IS pu, under the ban Of the law.
u a, meeting Of the Democratic Party Of
Chester county, said To be one Of the largest ever
held in Pennsylvania the following resolutions among
others, were adopted. The meeting seems 10 have
embraced Clny and Jackson men, Wolftes and Anti
Wolftcs. Thus it will be seen, that while the Ia
riff, Roads and Canals, are Ratsbane in the South.
they constitute part Of Democracy in Pennsylvonn
In such absurdty and incongruity are the party pol
tics OF the country involved! a Fcderast at the
South is for that worry reason, Democrat in Penn
sylvnnia, and mic: UerSal
Resot1ed, Thot the improvement Of our country BY
means oil national roads csnah, and other public
works TO facilitate internal commerce g. intercourse.
from the revenue Of the Union il required by sound
policy and the best interests Of the nations and that
VIC approve OF the conduct and votes Of our Repre.
senauVes IN Congress at the last session. in favor of
this national policy
ResolUed. That we concur in the undivided opnion
OF the Legislature OF Pennsylvania expressed on ma
ny occasions, and particularly NJ Us last session Of
the policy and necessity Of the tariff system os a.
uonal measure by which the productive industry g.
manufactures OF the country NAV be ofTectualy en-
conragcd and protected. and be thereby rendered
wholly independent Of foreign powers
KENTUCKY.
Ibe following statement of the strength Of parties