Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1832-03-23

EnoW the Constitution says nothing about ma
sonry or Antimasonry; nor does it about Other
party names under which our people have from
time to tins been arranged, and still are. But
with these names, certain opinions are well
kno.n tn be identified. In like manner it is
well understood, that if the above candidates
should be elected. it will be taken as a voice
/ from the people against this Institution; which
( for one regard as the greatest public misc hiei
before us; and consequently think that to eff, Ct
/ It's overthrow in peaceable and constitutional
manner, IS the mostimportant measure of pub.
lie policy that we have to achieve.
Antimasonry, though cardinal as qualifca.
ton in our candidates, is not the only one. II
It were, 1 should not be able to vote for them.
vast range Of duty beyond this. attaches TO
those who maybe called by their country to the
exalted Offices in question. would not have
our candidates partisans, even upon the ques-
ton OF anti-masonry, or upon any question,
still less prosecutors. l ould have them adj.
vance the reasonable and Just ends ofantima-
sonry, only as they could do so in connection
with the other great interests of the nation;
which Ibelieye they would seduously and faith
fully promote. believe them both to be men
LOT a high order, free from violent passions or
lpreludices of any kind: M. Writ eminenty
lifted for the Presidency by rare union of
commanding abilities with virtue; Mr.. Elllna-
ker not less fitted bv education, talents and
4ienity for the Vice Presidency.
cannot conclude without offering my con-
gratulations to the committee on the stead,
and hrm progress Of our cause. Here, in our
state. we have q happy omen in the cordial
and unanimous nomination Of Mr.. Ri,ncr for
't1overnor. 1t is the cause of the whole coun-
try. 1t addresses itself to the common sense
ot the people. The more it is examined the
more it is approved. 1t seeks to vindicate the
sanctity of the laws; to expel from the land an
restitution that has outra ed them; and that
can, at any time hereafter, outrage them at
pleasure. The masonic force opposed to us,
is III reality very small in numbers; but it is
well trained, has command of funds, and is lea
gued together by frightful oaths. Ii has also,
for the present, noisy press on its side, thr'o
fear or infatuation. But other presses not a.
fraid to speak out are fast rising up: not in the
cities, where lodges are like garrisons, and
keep all in obedience around them; but in the
interior. We are the militia; ut the militia
are the country, and by frmness and peraeve-
rance. we shall prevail.
1t is material to add, that, if we do not pre-
vail against this institution BY bringing popular
opinion to bear upon it at the polls, in other
words. II we 90 NOT make tFle question poltl-
cal. we cannot prevail at all IF the Lodge ex-
listed by act of incorporation from any'legisla-
tive power, the facts proved upon its members
on the Morgan trials, would long since have
led to forfeiture of its privileges under writ
of Quo warranto. But it stands upon no such
footing and society cannot have the benefit of
this legal corrective. A lodge will design 10
accept legislative act of incorporation, SO far
merely as to enable it to hold property: but ID
looks to the legislature for nothing else. AlH
inferior lodges derive their character Of exist
ence. from the Grand Lodge; and the Grand
ode is self created. 1t resides in sphere of
its own. 1t is independent of the Legislature
III is absve the Judiciary Quo zvarrantO must
therefore issue by the people. and the decision
Ihe had on election ground. There, or nowhere
must be found the Hercules to destroy the
Hydra.
have the honor remain,
with great Respect, +H r is
| Your obcdent and Obliged servant,
w RICHA ARD RUSH.
To Joseph Wallace William Ayres, john 8 McCord John r.
Jones' Henry Mertz q McLencgan John Burrowes, Bca-
min s. Stewart John r. Rosebnrg
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