Perceived Secrecy of Masonic Ritual
The mysterious disappearance of William Morgan in 1826 was said to be due to his threat to publish a book detailing the secret rituals of Freemasonry. After an attempt was made to burn down the publishing house and arresting Morgan on charges of petty larceny, he was seized and taken to Fort Niagara, after which he disappeared. The suspicion behind this led to the creation of the Anti-Masonic Party which was a forerunner of the Republican Party.
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