at
Nature, as their God, has plainly sanctioned the profession. And the
religion of Nature they aver to be the only true religion on earth.]

_Art. 6._ It shall be the duty of the Grand Master, upon the initiation
of a member, to supply him with a list of flash words used by the
Brethren of this society, and shall likewise inform them of the great
importance, for the safety of the Brotherhood, that they commit the few
words given them to memory,--which they will also find of great
importance in conversation and correspondence--as, in the few words
which are diffused in their respective places, no person, without a
complete key, can explain or interpret their true meaning. The words
adopted are but few, yet answer, with common language, to enable the
Brothers to converse with ease without being understood by others
concerning their business, or matters and things pertaining to the
Brotherhood. It likewise enables a Brother, in common conversation, to
designate another; or, in addressing thousands, he may be identified by,
as it were, accidentally using any one word of his discourse in
connection with the Brotherhood:--the latter, however, is never to be
done, unless in extreme cases. The most essential service is in
conveying the meaning, which, in all cases, must be done in its proper
place.

If you wish to ascertain if a Brother be present, you can easily do so
by SOUNDING. SOUNDING signifies FEELING, or ASCERTAINING; and if you
wish so to do, use the word CULLEY, which signifies Brother, Friend,
Partner.

The word CONEY means Counterfeit paper money.
" BOGUS " Spurious coin, &c.
" CRABBING " Robbing, Stealing, &c.
" DUMBY " Pocket-book, purse, &c.
" DROP " Pocket, &c.
" CADY " Highwayman, murderer, &c.
" GLIB, STRIKER " Incendiary.
" CRACK " Break. As crack a crib.
" CRIB " House, trunk, desk, &c.
The word THIMBLE means Watch, crome, clock.
" PRAGUE " Horse, mule, or ass.
" GLIM " Light.
" SIFTER " Burglar, house-breaker, &c.
" GEISTER " An extra thief.
" FEELER " Dirk, sword, knife, &c.
" REACHER " Gun, pistol, &c.
" PAD " Bed.
" BLOTTER " Writing--such as letters, &c.

As Nature, in every feature, dislikes a