[The table of “flash” words contained in article sixth, section second, are words used among the fraternity in general, and by the common members believed to be the only secret language of the order.  In this they have been kept wholly ignorant, by the cunning of their leaders.  We have but little doubt in our mind that there may have been a great many words added to the original vocabulary, since the adoption of the constitution, as we find among the gamblers, and other dishonest men, language entirely incomprehensible to all without a key.  The gambler, though not anywise connected, stands in his profession ready to conciliate them in their works of death, under the horrible idea that 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.