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fjj ... .- I 9 .1 . t . '-.--' - - 'J. ! 1 - . !....-....' - i ! ' v . -. . ' ' SIN cfpD-AND PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY kiSTEUR 4- WATSON, i- .. TV PAYABLE IN AD VAKCE from the Raleigh Star. OY MASONRY. every little incident and appearance to ' ifiecs no persbn' but ia-onsb is jlhat crease its own propension, and turn every 1 by which they re kniwn to each other. ', carreni oi oDseryauon into Jts own, corrupt Vf -Nothing more, sury ried the said iff channel, ft perverts and misrepresents the; a no Wv for thf mvstcrv and mnrpalmpnt very best ihings--(urnS honor Into disgrace, L free masons profess, jl wni iroceed to a merit into i-tiscbief. christiahity mto super- another obiection. connected Aith the fore- and instructed; by our subject, and the re .11-TK I j Free lasonrv , by pious' characters form PL Lin" convinced that those objections thing I- s ' i . . J -nr rVllin IITITpd fl . fTVarbtt ll'lfk !t kae 'iinrn-ctarl' r lot ' ii.' nn ; ? r. ..faonnrtf hv dious ctiaracters. -lorm our omnions' either of opinions eitner oi . persons - or s too hastily; and never proceed upon I J cease to exist, if odr brethren were .surmises and precarious dLirn xf that order of people I here ment. ''Hasty conclusions ' are . the.' chief q a Uhnsuan anu a fwitf- i- uuic ui au uur raisiaHes ana errors. iei ,ltA the cause, and show that there is in masonry that will either direct, 'pr'foirectly infringe the rights of chris- fcjil or in bu; 6.-- t rl .? Tn nrAor tn ntiivf lnt ta Lf v s. - ... 1 . L :.u i fact, I will present voo wuu uie iea- i V'U-. onnatttiitirtn rf macnnrc y wth regard to, God and religion. No; nil tan be received as a metnoer, wno deny the Bible' as the true revelation n $. It is required of; Ihitn to observe :ffl:ral law, which enjoins on him love Go and man. He is admonisnea to bid backbiting and evrl speaKing, evil rfcistngs and jealousy of bretnreo ; lor- deri to cheat or defraud one anoiner , Sn-ipof fiehtine. quarreling , and iri- bpefance is strictly forbidden ; brother Iin to law with bromer ; ana boility against thf government ol the ibnhs discountenanced. It is required A hlasoh to labour industriotisly ' for his dort, and the support of his family. It thelinvariable doctrine of the masonic nstitbtioii,. that its memDers snouia exei e.chriu and benevolenq to each other, aU mankind, j Althougn it aoes noi bless to be a church, yet the institution niKrt exist without the bible, as the grand audition. ' Their meetings are - opened A closed by prayer no swearing, or any pcief of intemperance or discord is .sui- red fvithin the walls-all is peace, harmo- ani mutual concord.- There Ibe min- per oi tne gospel is ai iuu noery v e his brethren, and- admonish them to kertfice the name of Gocf, to walk in the tti50t virtue, and always be reaay io per- o i&ts of kindness to tits.tiretrrren. Th 4 acips of masonry, are faith, hope and mf 'ami in Vod, nopein lmmoriamy, i charity to aU mankind! The design malonry is to improve Society. No man, prcfanej-to the constitution, . can w re. f?d asa member who is a profligate, pse nan. - tie must De oi iair ,curuirj, nest in his dealing,' 'sobery' discreet and ppeate If he is otherwise, alter ne is tiatl-d: he subiects himself to be severely pared j and, without reformation, to ex- .Any man, whose character and iiduct are derogatory to the above requi- ns, upon the strictest principles of ma- yi is unworthy to De received as a r. s - . -, r ' t r' If A jl . us not forget to examine before we judge, and to understand before we deoide To ridicule things we never took pains to en quire into, would be uri fair -to condemn practices, the grounds and foundation of which we never took pains to examine, and know nothing about, would be unjust and cruel. A discreet person will avoid being peremptory in his remarks, and decline hazarding an opinion upon that of which he is totally ignorant, or but partially in formed. , , He follows the prudent couniel of Solomon, the ancient wise man': "Blame not before thou hast examined the truth understand first, and then rebuke answer not before thou hast heard the cause, and strive not. in a matter which concerneth thee not he that ahsweretb a matter be fore he heareth it, it is folly nd shame un to hira. Hear the apostle's sofemn charge : "judge not, that ye be not judge,. VVhb art thou, O f roan, that j'udgestt ahpther man's servant to bis own master he stan deth or faUeta." LTpon the same; princi ple of equity is that maxim in common law: every man H presumed to be inno cent,, until he is proved to be guilty. No one is to be arraigned without, evidence, nor condemned .before he has made a plea of defence.- A verdict is never passed up on a cause unheard. :.. ' Jt is a good rule in all doubtful matters, to Suspend bur opinion it least till positive proof , is obtaiuW, on whicht to found .1 it. Until we have fully ascertained the state of a case, let ui always be willing to ": put the fairest construction it will admit, and even to hope .the best of a thing, where appear- ant ar gaiost it, aluiindolgo that chari ty that belie veth all things, and covereth a multitude of faults,, considering that him that is clear of sin may cast a stone -Where doubt hesitates; let candour prompt, and Where Justice balances, let mercy pre vail. ' Even where we fin. ourselves oblig ed to blame the principles of a certain sect or party, let us not be uncharitable as to confound all its adherents and followers under one general indiscriminate censure. Especially let us charge them with such consequences of their tenents as they isa-.vow.- i .' ;X :-: One of the most popular objections urg ed against masonry, is the profound secre cy observed upon certain parts of the insti tution. It is inquired, horw it is consistent with those principles of good will we pro fess, to conceal any thing from the world ? Answer, that the principles and the privi? leges of the institution are open to all that are qualified to receive them ; but of these qualifications we; must reserve the power ol judging for ourselves. To the wise and virtuous the mystery, i under proper sanc tions are freely communicated ; but to re veal them to the ignorant and vicious would be prostituting their purpose and profaning their sanctity. Totdivulge them in com mon would be to annihilate the society, be cause they are its distinguishing features the characteristics; of the j order, and the mean of its preservation A- Without! them, I therefore, it could not subsist. Besides, were all men acquainted with them, with out regard to selection or desert, the, pecu liar obligation to good offices, arising from the ' institution, would revert back to the general duty of all mankind, and be sub ject to all ;tiose deduction! it now meets with in jhe worid at large, 'and against which it is our endeavour to guard. vHq w eyei, to have secrets, is not peculiar to free niasonry-every, trade every iart every occupation has its secrets' not to be com municated but Xo such as have become pro ficients iti the science connected with them. Nor then, without proper caution and re striction,, & oftentimes under heavy guards and penalties'. v , Charters of - incorporation are ' granted by. civil government for iheir greater security, f and - parents fdr their eh cobragement. : Nay, every gpverqroent every ;staiesmanrand every , individual has secrets which are concealed Vith prudenf care and coifided ' onljr in the trusty and J We only claim a I ike .indulgence that ol" cooducting ourselves oin- own , ru(es, and of admitting to a . participation of our secrets and pri?ilegw suc-as c.hose to apk ply for them "upon our: own terms3o;sar i assertions v,P ..--'ww ana copious siurCef ol i "nii we enjoy, t we s siucereiyi W" ne I. 'I miniftn:.f;itf. 3 wCAjLVtZii--. if soj,' our door, shall never be shut against ihetibt t "but our dwrs bur' hearts, oar ouls shall be open Id theif rt-cepti-nWThef Be cr fl is perfectly innocent ia ifotur Mwi im " ' v , . '-i, t ' J' coin?, which the lacK or information surmised and oreiudide DrobaeWd. It s furthormore urged as a Vobjection to the initiations of christ mns thatthey ven ture to take a leap in Ihe dark,' "ind1 obli gate themselves to keep that secet, 'which, perhaps,' is evil in its nature. TherV would be some force in i this ; objection, were tbe obligation, in itself immoral, or he com- f munications and requirements jircompati- ble with the great laws of rehgsonor civil society. The very reverse ofbi4i is the case.'" v V . ' ,11 .n " " .'. The Masonic obligation is sitiipla cov enant and promise, exacted previcisiy to the div feiiitser ; and should be faithfully admo- ihrtg, if h cts contrary, to these pno- )les and if he does ndt reform, should be clued from all masonic privileges j .iclf is frequently the case. These con itutibns, principles and designs are calcu tfd o improve society, and . make men etter citizens : although human nature is ''depraved that man! cannot change his "ajeart yet, by conforming in practice i mso.iic principles, his actions will be so babged, that his deportment will ever be ortBy of imitation. In fact, masonry ftdmen, if its principles be attended to, f- .threshold of the church-religion tad them within its inclosure, and unfolds i svnbUme mystery--T' -JX''- 'r But objections are urged against mason bcause it is a secret.-'1: j - Xfr'A r''v i, Afswer.' Such is the pride of the hu an linderstandiiig, that it has no great pinon of that it cannot fully comprehend. Hjsjever has any thing of mystery in it, i vferv likely to be slighted and 'treated Htbcontempf, though' it possesses all the 1 Litacters oi excellence, and ail the com fenjations of utility; yet ifit elude Thves ?n' and .have I some secret qualities a landing out doubts will Ibe immediately lenained whether it be worthy of all ac- r-y.vu 9k ana opinions, nasuiv propaga- K!endtng to lessen its -characters and "nySits importance. 7 ; -V v;1 - r?judice is a ' ludement formedVbefore- M '.without examinatibh v Hbwnrea- raMe - and Uninst muct snrh a iiHiyrnpnV s ifed an invulnerable bar to all after In- f fftion ! OFor, if the Windliei warned UIUnAAAMliltlAHM1 M . - ' . ', M- II rfac3aiuu, iree. inquiry into the lull lis ''t? oi tne cause, no matter how good, is J6ited. Prejudice restrains II candid retatk)Qs of motives orlprmciples it' (ors every objector represents rvinV "ght-rlt leads to a decisioril eouallv fiferous or uufair-for it often presumes i .-v. ui sngns ana in voious i oausuiciory materials jor t.H fei ''s; and unkind - sus Fi , - a .caveuuursenbriirijknp-: im 'auatioos nd sarcastic sneers. W ?S a -Wa. bf ; Sibd i10 formed, it will catch'reWiy f d Isastersy such apbstacy should r easbrrably ugiayc; c iiisiituuun, JW. - ue . inouglll proofs of its' imhiofality , judge ye, ' but judge wth;righteous judgment. , v ' , We do tmt: hesitatevtb virorldrf 1 cs justification ; oftne purity' of our f moral ..system. ' ' Our constitutions are well Known we have submitted them freely to public investig-iion, and if there should be any who have not read them, it js because they' have-not tried to obuin theni There fore, let no man condemn, before he" reads We solemnly avouch them as the principles by which we are ovemedt the foundatiotiJ oil which we build, andrihe rules by whicnT We work. t We challenge .the most severe critic-the most precise moralist--tbe most perfect chrisiian-to point out any, thing in them inconsistent with good manners, fair morals or pure religion. ;" VVe .feel assured that every one wh,o will take pain to con 1 iivulging! the specialities of thj order. suit the book, must , be convinced t our means of recognizing feaclj other; institution' is friendly that the arid our means of recognizing eaclj other, , institution is friendly toV the interests of that they shall be kept from thekncvledgej mankind, well calculaud lb, meliorate the tueir ongudii imcui disposition and imprbve the character, and of the wot Id, lest should be destroyed! and their benivolent purpose prevented. Now, Ilaskl what harm cari there be in this ?x As to taking a leap in the dark,' this might be th case, were it not for a few ctrcumstancesw 1 will name: i he christian and othirscan NOTICE. 'Copartnership' between the Sub scribers, being this dav dissolved by . mutual consent, all persons having demands '; against Vj tnem for ? pay- v . ment to James E. Bstt ; and ail per- ',; -sons indebted to them are. hereby required. to settle their accounts previous to the first . day of, June next, : as all accounts' rl be on that JdayJwiJI ,bb; iniscriminatelyjptaceiilrr suit; . ':'..:'i- 'X : : J AMES, E. BETTNER, .. , , .. STEPHEN B. FORBES. ...i.-. , , j. Jfewhern. March J ror to adorn its faithful adherents swith every natural, social, and moral virtue. Lastly, we will show what Freemasonry njcjJ , really is. ; It is a moral order of enlight ened men, lounded on a suoiime, rauonai, read all masonic books wher they jan see f nd raf iP the constitution, design, principles ty of masons.' They can discover i them great friendship and benevolence the evidences of the value of the tistitution. Moreover, the christian. that wi tue with the praise-worthy design of re- r.allingr to our remembrance iheonost inter., I among . ; , . ., .. .. r i. . I - 'M . ..tiniv rmine in.inamiMi rif iiir. itiiixl xucirfi COUHg ....w,. . . . and innocent enjoyments, and of promo- . i tine, without austentation or nope 014 re- come a mason, can hnd -a nsrfl - tha mnet VtifTiieiVA. hunPUnlPllPH.' the numbtr Ol pIOUS ,, .WV, nhilanthrnnv ' brethren, who are members of tuat society... .. jj -irr:i.- k.u- He can inquire of these characters, is there . . -tKat nQtI;P- n u-n,liro. ft The any evu in ine mystery r r nis qroiner vv , merabers"are united together by bonds of whom he has fu 1 fellowship, tells h.mit e sUorJ est: ;frfiIjdsbfpl abd acquainted entirely innocent and really viable. How a ,aif g which has, been preserved can he, on christian principl veraciiy r onouia ne oo mis, wou- u fTh orJainallv adonted in order to AU W UUC9 tic ICUU HI ""n!j be cruel ? How does he leap when he has the books tb read-the fruits of masonry to r behold tne veracity of' his brethren pledged, ? And, as to its bei n g opposed because it is a secret, do you not all, when you have any thing of a pri vate nature, which you are willing to con fide in a particular friend, before you tell him what it isj ;xleinrtd- a ' solemn promise of secrecy ? ; Arid is there not the: utmost propriety in knowing, whether your friend is determined to conceal your secret before you presume to reveal j it ? The answer will confute:this cavil: : It is also frequently argued against Free masonryj that some of those who belong to it are intemperate, profligate and vicious. But nothing can be more unfair or unjust than to depreciate or. condemn any institu tion j good in itself, on account.bf the faults of those who pretend to adhere, to it; The abuse of a thing is ' libi valid objection to its inherent goodness. Worthies?, characters are to be found occasionally ii the very best christian institutions Vuponj eaithl If the un worthiness of ; a professor, casts a re flection upon the profession, it bay be in fered, by a parity of reason, that the mis conduct of a christian is -an argument., a gainst Christianity . But . this ! is a conclu-. sion which, I presume, no man will .allow; and yet it is no more than what be nfust subscribe who is so unreasonable as to ? in sist on the other. ; Nor is f it any evidence that civil laws and political institutions are hurtful or unserviceable, because they are corrupt citizens and disorderly members of a community. I he fact is, the best things may be abused. 1 The bread V of Heaven grew corrupt when used indiscreetly by the Israelites. ' The common blessings of life are turned into curses, if misapplied and aWsed. . C , i When you "see base and unworthy men among' masons, rest yob assured the fault is not n the institution,! but in themselves. They have deviated from the principles of ttie society; They have counteracted their professions, and are as iad Masons as men. The greatest precautions -refused to ,, pre vent the admission of tirrwqrthy cftaracjters 5 but 4f, ioWthepwantio informa tibh, btlfrbib too hwitable5cbMstructwrisi such are introduced) we deeply regret the mistake, and bse every proper method .to renieoy the evif. Nor do we pretend to say that those only hi? whom we we're : de ceived bring discredt on : th i institution: JThere 'may .be jn ;rrjasonry,i is. there:- has been in Christianity 'a11gkiwaypra fading in the' once famed goodness of ma iiy of it.memticrA$j Some thereare who have been admitted with tht best proofs df a good; a faithful,bd a wel: substantiated character :: ?Tbeir name yr&i : beauty arid their actions praise their families were happyj theirndghbbrh the community : honored by their 'virtues and their worth ; and Maiohry tself boas ted the uprightness, constancy, a id in tegm tywiihlwhieh ithey?fwei? drsnngujshedt Bui bwalayf 11 have reasons to lament, that the: fibe jld has becota most fine gold changed. Such defttti6ns,yotj must be ensible,. are not unfreqiierjt in all Jwcietieif -ioiyirt this fallen worldrs6cieties are formed of men and uieq virrliallible imperfect;; and frail 0ty irhtther ' such distinguish one another with ease and cer- tainty from the rest ol the world, mat im postors might not intrude upon their -onfi-dejice and brbiherly afiection, nor intercept the fruits of their, benificence." ' They be came an universal language,' which, not withstanding .the confusion ": of ' foreign tongues, , and the forbidding alienation fit custom, draws from the heart of a stranger, the acknowledgment of a brother, with all its attending endearments. It collects men of! all nations and Opinions into one amia ble and permanent human association, and binds them, by new and irreparable obli gation, to the discharge of every relative and moral duty ; , and thus becomes an ef fectual support and bright ornament of so cial life, and opens a wide channel for the cuirent of benevolent afiection j and a new source to human happiness.: -Its laws are reason and equity : its principles, benevo-' lence and lve . its aim is purity and truth its intention is peace on earth,, and its dis position, good . will towards men. , "The society keeps . their," poor from the parish while every other permits them.to be an encumbrance to ?the state.;'. This band' of benevolent brethren will pity the indigent brotherbn his way,' and alleviate his griefs,- while": feigned? Christianity will let him groap bis way i'n the dark and pass unpitied. Can this be the unfruKtful works of darkuess r Why should a Christiaif bb j ect s to such laws and 1 regbl it ions Why; should he fear to trust his brother' Christian .among this pebplethis beneydlent peo--pie ?Hf li there atiy ground, on" which hw ful jealousy can be founded 7 The christian can trust Ins brother to 'travel day and night among1 'all kinds; bT people, barter and trade with fetlowTmen, sworp and act as jurors, join 'agricultural philantrophic and dialectic societies enter into copartnership with' the. unconverted tti merchandise ;and into covenant with the uncon verted in ma r riage, and Such like thing's without break ing christian. fellowship ; butif he bebbraes .a member with the Free Masonshe fs cen sured. -Ask the offended why his feelings are Injured his answer is, f because he", has' jomed thbmaso has: done, lie canno jtel libniy be has joitf. bd ;thejmasbnSi ft :Church, or thef t duties of i religibn 'r'H Nb; Has he commifted ;- any ' open - sin ? No.' Has he Altered1-any. part,; ofv. his christian conduct :?vNb. Do you knbw'Jwhat ma sonry: is'7iNoJeri7 demnr him because heis , ai mason "t Can y bu prove he ba Violated! not without -jknowRwh Straogemy clis suffer ybulr :ieeliiis to beibreh i bro ther, unless y ou can) provb him guilty bf a bHrael-et me beseeybtiiortheiake of; reiigibriy j good sense and decency:, tb 'desist f roni hardness to wbrds -those breth ren lagainst whom ybu cannot bring b well: founded charge J but rather encourage every institu'tibnVthat' bcfetyi4hd-a41'evtate jnd?g4nthifif your character, to the peace and harmorty L of society in general, and endear vou to the nearis ?oi?yonr ; oreuiren, waom you1 nave ; grieyed by tthiawfurcensoVe ;" , . ' :v FHILO FACIFICUS. 3ames E; BeAtver. iOONTNUES .to transact; business at Vj his . Store on Pollpkrstreet, and offers' for sale, a general assortment of Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS. GROCE RIES, &c. &c 1 : 3 March 5th ,.r " ' ' s - - John llare, Jr. &1C0. HAVING this day dissolved by mutual , consent, request all those indebted to said firm, tb make immediate payment; and those having claims, to present them to John Harvey, Jr.' for settlement Who offers for sale the remainder of. the Stock, on hand. . . : JOHN HARVEY, Jr. JOHN HARVEY. Newbern, March 2lst, 125 '66. JUST PUBLISHED. , f - And for sale at the Book-stores of T WATSON and S. HALL, price StTCentg, iV Manual of Electricity, Containing among other interesting matter some general observationson Lightning Rods ; where those who feel interested ia protecting their lives and property against Lightning, will find the, best directions for v their fornVation, the cheapest method bf e- ' rectihg them, and satisfactory reasons giv en for their usefulness. A Iso, for 'the' best manner 6( erecting Conductors to ships and other vessefs. . Thi present formation of Lightning tods presents obstacles (that is,, their extra useless j expense,) that deters many from attendiug to their erection. In these directions, economy, and to give them the most attractive power, has been particularly attended to. May 7th, 1825. I . . , i. FOR I SALE bushels Seed Oats, An excellent MILCH COW, Several PIGS, 6f the Byfield breecT ,.SVavrfedi .to-. VurcUasCf A NEGRO GIRL, 14 or r 5 years of age who can be recommended for "good character. :-; A f-: ' 1 -: " "'.''' ' J I E. SMALL WOOD Peb. 5th, 1825" 59. ' : ' Oi F very valuable LAND for sale near , k Newbern, being part of the town pa tent i: situate on the south side ; of 'Trent Road. : The SubscriberH expects: to 'visit Newbern shortly J to) haver.it laid piff, and to give an indubitable title to, the purchaser oii receiving a fair' price in. Cash for, the ' same, v Further . information may :' be had by appllying to John-Burgwyn Esq,v:: ''' ':. BrJJ. SMITH. 4 : :SroithvilIe, March 30, 1825 '6S. " 1 1 ' 1 ,' 1 1 '' 1 H , 1 ' - ; ,1 1 1 ' I." m :iKevi Spriig& Summer IXON & KENT, Merchant TaHors, have just received from 1 New-York- their Spring and - Summer ' assortment oC GOODS JjT which embrace all the variety o I elegancecanb fashi oh They have ; also received,la handsome ionablerC&fACa all of which they will dispose of on accomio datlngltermf f jpS-i $:'J::'-?. ilkmsirTILbRlN executed in the most fashionable stylej and at the short est n6jcbfr:Y C4 '' V'K '; ; , K ANAWAYbm the Subscriber, : oiV the 26ln of April, an Apprentice boyr by. the - name .of John ;Rrock;; -'about five ifeertwb incjieV high; dark cpmplexf " S pale, cbuntenance--took ' wjth' ; hini tua ho;mespbnJsldrt3,- onev whiiefj the; other ; checked,-a mixt coat and blue jihbrt jacket. . . with bonebuttbns;: r will give" the tbbve reward to any 'person Ihai saib; tpaneti B'SJ County, t about five biiles JTrbrntSwansborb.? ; 11 pwsoharelo fng or employing iq m, under the penalty cf the law. , : x::JZW&K&- 1 i V I : i.i. i1 :1: 4 m a m 7: i : - -H . 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