Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-08-26

of terror and disgust This passive submission is in
nced BY the grOtSsseds supremacy and dpaSy
liberty Of mind, speech and action! Utmost assuredly
u.s. But what is the object of such profane oaths pro-
found secrecy and affected mystery Is it not to
liable the fraternity to realize certain benefits and pr
vileges, from which all but Craftsmen entirely e
,cludeds 1t is Are those benefits and privileges of a.
religious, moral scientific, philosophical naturel
No. because those objects are accessible to all man
kind and necessarily require publicity to disclose their
charms. Are they of yirtuous, benevo
lent philanthropc nature9 No. because those prin
lcpes inherent in the human breast, and when
duced to practice, are calculated to tbless, console
and cheer mankind in all situations incident to life
These, my citizens, are sacred truths, which
will be admitted by every sincere Intelligent, and un-
sophisticated mind.
Free-Masons are not satisfied with the prospect of
enterng into that lodge which is far AVA, but they
must also monopoze all the good things of the pre-
sent world Now do say this is not charitable, the
fraternity arrogate to themselves, that, which be-
nevolent Creator designed for all mankind.
/ To enquire into the primary objects for which Ma
sory was instituted, docs not so Immediately interest
us IL does to ascertain its present nature, its nu
encc upon the human mind, and upon the body polite
I'VE may acquire correct knowledge of the nature
of Masonry, by pciusng the recent disclosures of
'iIVIn Morgan, Elder David Bernard, Avery Allen.
iOf the immoral tendency of secret associations, we
have doubt, for have the fact practically illus
trated The political influence of Free-Masonry has
been fully Demonstrated that precludes the
sity cf either argument comment. The peculiar
privileges and benefits of the secret concave partly
consist in the enouments Of office, and the reception
of unmerited clemency and illegal exemption in
of criminal prosecution. For the evidence of these
facts, see LcckpoTt trials.
Moral rccttude and Intellectual requirements or en-
dowents, should constitute the only pre-emnence in
any form of government; but particularly in Repub-
lie. This consideration would present constant and
powerful stmulous to the mind OF every citizen 1T
would necessarily excite an hunourabie spirit Of COM
petition in every species of moral and intellectual
HoN yarvd he Of
/ Masonry. In becoming Mason, person is the al
most passive subject of easy and rapid prefcrment
I particularly if political ambition is prominent trait
in the character of the individually Here no dull
tolls restraints, preparatory probation is
necessary to qualify the asprant for public honours.
Only become Masonically conyersant with the Bible,
Square and Compass, and learn that the Master is
i (by adoption prcsumes) HALF brother to the sun
land moon, because he governs, ooh! dear) his lodge
as the sun and moon govern the day and night You
Unjust also learn that the twentyfour inch guage is en-
bcmatcal of twcntyfour hours, and that the gavel is
an instrument usedto break off the cxcrescence which
Igrow the heart and conscience When you have ac
Iqured knowledge of these, and few more ike sub
llinties you will have reached the acme of Masonic
lpeifecten, and be prepared for any Office within the
gift of free people. Such are some of the mbecile
and ridiculous forms and ceremonies of institution,
which imperiousy demands the Difference OF all man
ind and which has received the dolarous homage OF
thousands In vain may we seek fora parallel, and
in vain for counterpart among the most dcladed
subjects of infatuation Bnt cod even tolerate all
i the fgibcs and absurditieS OF the Hantlma if her
yotaies did not strike at the root of liberty, and set
mankind at defiance. Fortunately for thegenius Of
liberty, there still some amongst us who know how
Ito appreciate the blessings which were won for us by
1.-THE patriots Of '7G. We have some persons still upon
the watchtnwer give the signal Of approaching dan
tIeer These persons have scrupulously performed
ltheir dntv They have exhibited to bleeding VIC
tim who executed in direct violation of that con-
stitution, which is our only pledge for life and liberty
Ills the life Of an innocent fellow citizen trivial sacri
fces Snail not the pathetic prayers and dying groans
Il of the haplcss victim, excite the velest sympathes
oil Of every conscious freeInen Yes, most assuredly
y The immoatien OF VIM Morgan VIII eventually pro
duce tho externnaton OF the principles OF every Sc
Crct compact, which has heretofore darkenad and pol
lutcd the fair land of freedom Then will freedom
e cxprcssion and equality of right universally prevail
slThcn will man be united TO RAN by the ties of c5un
try kindred, and feeling; and not by the blaspaenou
II oaths Of secrecy. Then will man consider himself
constituent part of that great family, all OF whom
sprang from one cause, participate IN common ma
J. ure and comnon wants. and are sub ect to the sam
H. destiny.
- g Remember man, the universal cause,
e., Acts not by partial, but by general laws,
ell nd makes that happiness We justly call,
i'll Subsist not in the good OF one, but Ga."
re Trt the favourcd and enlightened few alias TIL
M lne8 descendants of King Solomon, profess to be
= possession Of u science which will confer enjoyment
I'd of sublime nature than those originally desti
olned by Benevolent Creator for his creature man
Now, for one, willing to grant the Masons pa
y tent for all the supernumerary benefits and privilege
u of FUTURE WORLD if they will not apply the compass
and square subjects of civil administration in tn
dpREsENT To these conditions, and these only, wi
Il. accedc. They may then parade with their apron
81 and rbundsmay interchange Their mystic signs, giI
" and passwords--ay hold their midnight CONVENTION
for charitable purposes--nay cothe themselves wit
s all the vain titles and tnseled OF an easter
mr. monarch to follow Drotner TO te Srdye, anu ma
he throw in the cassia for passport to Robert Burnss
N. ava Lodge" All those idle ceremonies, in the at
lit stract we would view with Indifference. But it is
"a Imaginary to suppose Masonry to be neutral cocerl
IL ling either social, moral, or political relations.
have therefore painted her in colours she never nteH
de ed assume, and given her character she neversu
of tanned AS the poet says
DC ssThe human mind ne'cr knows state of rest,
BIZ Dan e"us 70 "u's'' s '
IL, Masonry was originally bad Cor why are the men
bers oathbound and it has been growing verse dali
The truth OF this, docs not rest upon my assertioni