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first kill d and then threw into the Niagara . The persecution that ensued in consequence of this falsely vile report , will long be remembered by the Fraternity throughout the world . The agitators , and aiders and abettors in circulating such an unfounded falsehood , will ever be held in detestation , while those who concurred in the
persecution of the members of this peaceful institution , will always be denounced by the good and virtuous of every community , as men of the most atrocious and wicked character . " The truth is , William Morgan was never abducted , much less assassinated . Now , dear reader , do not start at the Mirror making such an unqualified and positive assertion , denying the statement
that was reiterated and sworn to in the most solemn manner , and by those who were considered of tmimpeachable integrity . But we do make the assertion without any qualification , having proof , living proof , of the most undoubted character before us . A gentleman of high scientific attainments , who has travelled much , resided in the East fpr many years , was made a Mason on the same evening , and
at the same time with Alexander of Russia , and Prince Joseph Poniatowsky ( who was killed in the battle of Leipsic ) , in the city of Paris , during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte , in Amitie Lodge , on the 7 th of September , 1805 . Our informant is named Joseph Alexander Bloom . He is now in the seventieth year of his age , in the full vigour of his intellect , and a gentleman of more than ordinary information . This Brother informs us that he resided for some time in the
city of Smyrna ; that in 1831 , he became acquainted with . an American gentleman who professed the Mahommedan faith , who went by the name of Mustapha , and was engaged at that time in teaching the English and French languages ; the latter of which he understood but imperfectly .
" That this man was no other than William Morgan , who with his own lips communicated the fact to Bro . Bloom , with many circumstances which our informant has , since his arrival in this country , found to be true . If any other evidence was needed , it is confirmed in Bro . B . ' s mind in the most conclusive manner , by seeing the portrait of the supposed abducted William Morgan , published with
his „ exposition ( so-called ) of the secrets of Freemasonry . This picture is a striking likeness of his acquaintance of Smyrna . Bro . Bloom states that he could not well help retaining in his recollection the features of Morgan , as they dined at the same house , and had frequent conversations with him . This house was a public place of entertainment , and was kept by one Salvo . It is situated on the bay , and it was near this place where Mr . Costa was taken . Bro .
Bloom further states , that Morgan left this country in the ship Mervine , which sailed from Boston to Smyrna , and belonged to the firm of Langdon & Co . The captain ' s name of the Mervine was Welch ; this was all told by Morgan to Bro . B . We think our readers can place the utmost confidence in what has been stated above . It is uttered by a Brother who lias reached his three score and ten , and vouches for every word that has been written . Let the absurd
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first kill d and then threw into the Niagara . The persecution that ensued in consequence of this falsely vile report , will long be remembered by the Fraternity throughout the world . The agitators , and aiders and abettors in circulating such an unfounded falsehood , will ever be held in detestation , while those who concurred in the
persecution of the members of this peaceful institution , will always be denounced by the good and virtuous of every community , as men of the most atrocious and wicked character . " The truth is , William Morgan was never abducted , much less assassinated . Now , dear reader , do not start at the Mirror making such an unqualified and positive assertion , denying the statement
that was reiterated and sworn to in the most solemn manner , and by those who were considered of tmimpeachable integrity . But we do make the assertion without any qualification , having proof , living proof , of the most undoubted character before us . A gentleman of high scientific attainments , who has travelled much , resided in the East fpr many years , was made a Mason on the same evening , and
at the same time with Alexander of Russia , and Prince Joseph Poniatowsky ( who was killed in the battle of Leipsic ) , in the city of Paris , during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte , in Amitie Lodge , on the 7 th of September , 1805 . Our informant is named Joseph Alexander Bloom . He is now in the seventieth year of his age , in the full vigour of his intellect , and a gentleman of more than ordinary information . This Brother informs us that he resided for some time in the
city of Smyrna ; that in 1831 , he became acquainted with . an American gentleman who professed the Mahommedan faith , who went by the name of Mustapha , and was engaged at that time in teaching the English and French languages ; the latter of which he understood but imperfectly .
" That this man was no other than William Morgan , who with his own lips communicated the fact to Bro . Bloom , with many circumstances which our informant has , since his arrival in this country , found to be true . If any other evidence was needed , it is confirmed in Bro . B . ' s mind in the most conclusive manner , by seeing the portrait of the supposed abducted William Morgan , published with
his „ exposition ( so-called ) of the secrets of Freemasonry . This picture is a striking likeness of his acquaintance of Smyrna . Bro . Bloom states that he could not well help retaining in his recollection the features of Morgan , as they dined at the same house , and had frequent conversations with him . This house was a public place of entertainment , and was kept by one Salvo . It is situated on the bay , and it was near this place where Mr . Costa was taken . Bro .
Bloom further states , that Morgan left this country in the ship Mervine , which sailed from Boston to Smyrna , and belonged to the firm of Langdon & Co . The captain ' s name of the Mervine was Welch ; this was all told by Morgan to Bro . B . We think our readers can place the utmost confidence in what has been stated above . It is uttered by a Brother who lias reached his three score and ten , and vouches for every word that has been written . Let the absurd