SECRET SOCIETIES.
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We know not the writer of the following
article; if we did, we would very frankly give
him the credit Of uuering some very just re-
marks on the subject of which his article
treats. ~ E. Washing,onian


"Away with traitor doubts and green.eyed
suspicion. These societies are doing immense
good. Encourage them by all means Benev
olence is stamped on their every movement,
and heaven-born love follow their footsteps.
call me Rechabte, Odd Fellow, or Mason,
but do not call me miser or misan,hrope.
love my species, and would do them good. II
these Societies will aid their fellow creatures
in distress, and visi, the widow and IA lherless
in their affection, blessings res, upon their
efforts-may their shadows never be less
Mans inhumani'y used TO make US mourn
Why may not his generosity cause US to re
joice? Children Of common Parent, we arr
travelling on the same road, governed by
common destiny and seeking common good
Ifthe way be rugged, let US smooth our neigh
bors' path. We shall sOon arrive at our jour
ney's end, and cast our staff aside and lean 70
support upon the right arm Of that adorabl,
Being whose 'tender mercies are over all Hi
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"Tis said these societies act in secret