Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-16

MR. Ep1reR:

For the Expositor.
Mr.. ED1TeR:
IT is the opinion of some of your readers,
that iii time to make some exertions, prepar-
latory to organizing the Antimasonic party in
this State. The paucity of our number pre-
Isents no impediments, neither should it intimi-
date us in the exercise of those privileges,
which constitute the inestimable treasure of
lfreemen.
The late election being decided. and the
State Convention having concluded its session,
We naturally conclude that the excitement con-
l,equent upon the decision of those two impor-
tant questions, has subsidized. This being the
case, we can more judiciously and successfully
appeal to the judgment of our fellow citizens,
concerning the necessity and expediency of or
lganizing our party. and preparing to take the
held at the next election. Our opponents can
not present any welI-grounded objections to
this mode of preparation, particularly, as we
lgive them timely notice of our intention. The
public will have time TO consider the question
maturely, and attach to it the merit, of which
they may deem it worthy.
The question will be, shall Masonry contin-
lie TO rule as at present, or shall the people as
sumo the responsibility? 1t is time. perhaps
to relieve the QUEEN OF WISDOM--the
tender-hearted Handmade of such an insup-
portable burden:-She having governed us for
many years with great solicitude, benevolence,
charity and continual 1Uatchf tiness; even as the
tender and human mother governs and protects
her rising offspring. The Handmaid's' ASST
duty in promoting our dearest interests, has
induced her to spend many rvdkefm hours,
while we. thoughtless mortals. were buried in
profound sleep, or tossed about with idle
dreams. We are surprised that this sage and
provident Handmade who has so long fur
nished political sustenance for Nation of 12
millions of people, should not be worn out
with fatigue. But with what ingratitude do
we repay the toll and privations she has sus-
tanned in our behalf We have even accused
this guardian mother Of devouring her own
children!! But. MIR. Editor, let me be plain
with you: think you can only be step-son,
of this religious Dame, or why have you man.
Tested such-a total want of ilial Affection
Vlrtuous parents sometimes have prohigate
children, and she must consider you one.
1t is said that Washington was son of this
celebrated matron, but l do not believe, that
he can be iegifimdteiy claimed as SUCH There
is one gentleman. personally known to the wri-
ter. who has manifested his filial obedience to
the Handmade by permitting himself to be
elected as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge
of our State, The person alluded to. is a res
ident Of Pennsylvania. and is (by professionals
Minister of the Gospel.
now consider the condition Of this ancient
and venerable 'Matron' truly deplorable. Age
has corrupted her morals. and impaired her
facultes-many of her children have rebelled
against her, and her wanton conduct has incur
red the contempt and displeasure of the better
class of mankind. In consequence of these
, important changes, which have taken place in
the character of our old Governess,' ! would
suggest the propriety of the people relieving
:, her of the burthen which she has borne SO long
and so patiently, by preparing to take into theii
, own hands the reigns of Government, after
the election of 1899. To conclude, Sir, be
lieve, that the people are capable of governing
, themselves without the secret agency of thi
: 2 Handmade of Religion l am aware tina
the attempt will excite the cry of persecution.
= but would advise you to keep in check, thos
!. sap-heads and jacks which your neighbour
: intimated were in your employ.
: Yours, &c.
SAP-HEAD.