Wilmington Expositor

The Presidency.—The nomination of Mr. Wirt will we presume, be highly satisfactory to all the opponents of Secret Societies. It is a happy illustration of our principles. It shows that we entertain no proscriptive feeling. That we do not war against Men. That we think no worse of any man for having been deceived into Masonry, provided he is now willing to renounce and join us to put down that vile Institution.—Mr. WIRT had himself taken one degree forty years ago. He had no knowledge of the abominations of the high degrees. But as soon as he was convinced of their iniquity, from the late disclosures, he repudiated the Institution: and has joined his mighty name and talents with the pure patriots who are laboring to save our country from its blighting influence. In talents, integrity and honor, he is a host himself, and deserves the more credit for now aiding us, that he was once in the polluted den. Mr. WIRT and Mr. ELLMAKER are both of German descent. It would be galling to the pride of the Great Grand Kings, if the two highest officers in the Union should be filled by plebeian Germans. Gettysburg Star.