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

We learn with extreme regret, that Mr.. j. Clarke,
the former proprietor and Editor of the Philadelphia
Sum- has relnqushed his Editorial vocation, and made
transfer of the establishment. Mr.. Clarke is gen
Itleman of sound moral character, lively imagination
land strong mind. For the last two years. he has la
beured zealousy and effectively in the righteous
lof Antimasonry, and has caused the brilliant rays of
1.-THE SUM- to throw light into the darkest rccesses
lof the Masonic +" Sanctum Sanctorum." He has eff
lfectually assisted in tearing from the INTERNAL
MONSTER Masonry the hypocrtcal garb of re-
gon and charity and exposing her unseemly form to
the eyes of astonished and indignant community.
recollection Of Mr.. Clarkes labours in the "good
cause" win be long and gratefully cherished, by the
virtuous, patriotic, and intelligent part Of the commu-
Unity. When the "THREE GREAT LIGHTS" of
Masonry, shall have been efectuay extinguished,
and all her works Of darkness and hgocrisy ingulphed
lin the tomb Of silent obvionwhen these things shall
be accomplished the patriotic zeal, and untirng eff
forts of those faithful and fdrtess spirits who first
braved popular prejudice in exposing the defornities
Of Masonry, will be duly arp cated; and they will
be hailed as the benef ctors n m nkind.
We have peiused Mr.. Clarke's yaledictory address
with the blended feelings of pleasure and regret 1t
is an excellent piece of composition and worthy OF
the pen from which it emanated. We are sorry that
other important matter crowdug upon us at this time
preclude the possibility of giving an insertion in our
columns We shall, however, retain the article, and
CRAFTY readers by presenting it to them lit Possi-
ble) as some subsequent period.
We understand, that Mr.. Clarke will be succeeded
by Mr.. Charles Thompson Jones, native of Phila-
delphia, and gentleman well qualified by talent and
education for the aruous task in which he is about to
engage. s ,,F
| In to-day's paper will be presented to our readers
mart of the Presidents Message. The contracted
space of columns precludes the possibility OF Civ
ing it entire in one No. As not amongst those
who believe that the salvation of country depends
upon the earty or Immediate publication of sold ck-
ry's' public or private opinion of things in generals;
we thought it necessary to put ourselves to the
trouble, or expense of issuing extra, Concerning
the merits dement's of the Message, our readers
must judge for themselves.
j A few evenings since were walking up Main
Street. our attention arrested by the gmmerins
rays Of some apparently distant lumnary' which
crossed our path. We cast our eyes "Due East and
discovered, that the Grand Lodge Tor Academy wa!
illuminated with the ~ THREE GREAT LIGHTS
lOF MASONRY. IN The Solomons Tor the WISE mer
of whom Solomon the Prototype,) OF Wilmington
had assembled in SECRET and MAJESTIC pomp, to des
lcan npon the Virtue Science aud Religion OF Lamb
skin aprons, Compasses, Gaves, Squares and Human
Sculls-to adopt for protecting the chastity
: brother Masons wives, daughters" &c-to reliev'
1.-The sons and daughters of affection Ito guard ant
protect thedearest interests of mankind, drcnfdr
1.-The Masonic part ito direct, control and seal the I'm
mortal destiny of unborn millions, by securing for then
ian interest in the star azvd iodgeto check the pro
lpress of Antimasonry in little Delawareto train IN
Recently initiated Masons in Me mays of the Lord
land learn them their religious exercises" &c.
Il We have here given partial enumeration OF tn
various and important objects, which the indnsffot
and scientific Masons are promoting, while the mac
: lent and Aoughtless part Of mankind are sleeping.
= The ssGrand Secretary" poor little soul, what
business man he must be, to make record OF sue
numerous transactions.