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Editorial
April 29, 1829
Pawtucket Herald, And Independent Inquirer
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Editorial in Pawtucket Gazette, April 29, 1829, defends the Anti-Masonry movement against claims of decline, asserts Freemasonry's foolishness and danger, highlights spreading conviction via press and facts, anticipates revelations from New York investigations, and sees divine purpose in its growth.
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PAWTUCKET, WEDNESDAY APRIL 29, 1829.
PROGRESS OF ANTI-MASONRY.
It is often said that Anti-masonry is on the decline amongst us. This remark is made by those who most heartily wish it might decline. But what is the true state of the case? There is not a person in this place nor any where else who has examined the subject with unprejudiced feelings, without coming to the conclusion that, to say the least, Free-masonry is a foolish, silly and unnecessary thing.—The most general conclusion, however, is that it is a wicked and a dangerous institution—and we venture to assert that there is not an individual who has arrived at either of the above conclusions, who has yet seen cause to change his opinion. The subject is not so frequently nor so publicly discussed as it was some months since, and consequently it does not make so much noise; but it is felt as deeply and is spreading as rapidly as it ever was. Hardly a day passes that does not bring to our notice some new advocate of this cause of the people. Anti-masonry is spreading now in a way which insures its success. Prudent people are naturally distrustful of the cause which is conducted with noise and contention and clamour and Anti-masonry surely needs no such aids. Plain, indisputable facts, enough to convince the most sceptical, are every day brought before the public. These, presented through the medium of the press, have produced conviction in the minds of thousands and they cannot fail of convincing tens of thousands more, that Free-masonry is a most corrupt institution. We have strong reason to hope too, that new light is about to be thrown upon the subject by those who are engaged in its investigation in the State of New-York.—As we have said before, we again say, that we believe the hand of God to be in this matter, and we are persuaded that the end is not yet. Nothing has appeared that should allay the spirit of opposition to Masonry.—It has spread and gained strength, and it will continue to spread and increase until the purpose for which it was raised is accomplished.
PROGRESS OF ANTI-MASONRY.
It is often said that Anti-masonry is on the decline amongst us. This remark is made by those who most heartily wish it might decline. But what is the true state of the case? There is not a person in this place nor any where else who has examined the subject with unprejudiced feelings, without coming to the conclusion that, to say the least, Free-masonry is a foolish, silly and unnecessary thing.—The most general conclusion, however, is that it is a wicked and a dangerous institution—and we venture to assert that there is not an individual who has arrived at either of the above conclusions, who has yet seen cause to change his opinion. The subject is not so frequently nor so publicly discussed as it was some months since, and consequently it does not make so much noise; but it is felt as deeply and is spreading as rapidly as it ever was. Hardly a day passes that does not bring to our notice some new advocate of this cause of the people. Anti-masonry is spreading now in a way which insures its success. Prudent people are naturally distrustful of the cause which is conducted with noise and contention and clamour and Anti-masonry surely needs no such aids. Plain, indisputable facts, enough to convince the most sceptical, are every day brought before the public. These, presented through the medium of the press, have produced conviction in the minds of thousands and they cannot fail of convincing tens of thousands more, that Free-masonry is a most corrupt institution. We have strong reason to hope too, that new light is about to be thrown upon the subject by those who are engaged in its investigation in the State of New-York.—As we have said before, we again say, that we believe the hand of God to be in this matter, and we are persuaded that the end is not yet. Nothing has appeared that should allay the spirit of opposition to Masonry.—It has spread and gained strength, and it will continue to spread and increase until the purpose for which it was raised is accomplished.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Anti Masonry
Free Masonry
Moral Corruption
Public Conviction
New York Investigation
Divine Purpose
What entities or persons were involved?
Free Masonry
Anti Masonry
Investigators In The State Of New York
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Progress Of Anti Masonry
Stance / Tone
Optimistic Advocacy Against Freemasonry
Key Figures
Free Masonry
Anti Masonry
Investigators In The State Of New York
Key Arguments
Anti Masonry Is Not Declining But Spreading Deeply And Rapidly
Freemasonry Is Foolish, Silly, Unnecessary, Wicked, And Dangerous
Unprejudiced Examination Leads To Unchanging Opposition
Discussion Is Quieter But Conviction Grows Via Press And Facts
New Advocates Emerge Daily
Prudent Spread Without Noise Ensures Success
Facts Convince Thousands And Will Convince More
New Light Expected From New York Investigations
Divine Hand In The Opposition To Masonry
Opposition Will Continue Until Masonry's Purpose Is Accomplished