The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-15

GERS at large through their delegates and the Grand En-
| eampment
quo rum Tor business in regiment shall consist Of
| not less than five members
| ARTICLE
Any regiment shan have po~er TO establish such BY
laws and rules as may be deemed ;ient provided,
they accord with the Grand Territorial Encampmen sub
| ject al all times to their approval rejection.
|
All moneys, except herein provided, shall be raised by
vote ana assessment OF members belonging to regiments
sec l. Each regiment shall meet at least twice per
MONTH at such hour and place shall be selected by the
regiment at the previous sesson
sec A. soon as each and every regiment shall NUN
Der thirty members upon it, muster roll, IT shalt pro-
coed forthwith to organize an efficient regular military
| company.
Any proposed alteration OF, amend nen TO this
stuon, shall be submitted in writing TO the Grand En-
campment at least meeting previous TO being acted
| RITUAL OF SUBORDINATE REGIMENTS.
oPByiNG CEREMONY.
1.-THE colonel, lieutenant colonel quartermaster, pay
master, aid and sentnes, being in their respective
places the regiment shah be called order aud thus
addressed by the colonel
Coione.-Feiow soldiers in the Free State army-The
hour has arrived when must resume the duties de-
volyng upon ur Let US each, with heart devoted 10
justice, patriotism and liberty, attend closely to all the
each sborng to make this review plea profitable
&c ourselves and blessing to county Aid, are the
heniineL at heir posts with closed doofsS
Co.onel.- Aid you win review the troops in the
Aid {after examinstion)-I have examined them per-
sonally, and find each correct
Colonel pronounce this regiment arrayei and ready
for service.
ORDER on BUSINESS
J. Reading Of the minutes by the quarteruaster.
2 Proposals for new recruits.
3. Voting Tor same
4. Initiation OF recruits
8. Reports OF committees.
9. tntn ished business appearing the minutes.
I. Miscellaneous business
8. Adjournment.
1.-THE member proposing friend for membership, shall
him when in readiness and at the proper time
e ana shall present him to the colonel and thus address
Worthy Colonel the candidate proposed and vouched
for is now in readiness for enlistment in army
Coonel.--The aid will present the candidate to the
qnartermaster (thus addressing him:-l
Ad.-Quartermsster, am directed by our colonel to
present You this person who Is DESTROYS OF enstng in our
ranks.
Quar,ermaster you have doubtless inform
ed Of the general design OF the institution which You
now seek &C mission. Permit oweyer by authority to
slate to you fully those principles that you may
clearly understand what you TO expect. You
will be required Grst-to obligation Of secrecy
by holding up your right hand and repeating after
when pronounce my name you pronounce yours.
OBLIGATION.
], -, solemnly pledge my honor as a man. that
will reveal to be led in any manner
to any person the fact that have been applicant
for admission to this institution, hing which has
may hereafter be communicated to me the names
Of the persons present- all this promise.
o. Master.This institution Is temporary and local 10
its character IL Is designed for the Territory Of Kan
sss and is continue at least until the vote shall have
settled the question as to whether Kansas shall be free
or slave state. The requirements Of this institution
win not interfere With rights of conscience the duties
you owe to yourselves, your families, country
your God. They will conflict with law Of the land.
We seek, In noble, homo able and just to
compsb two things. First, TO secure to Kansas the
blessing and prosperity OF being free state aud second,
to protect the ballot box from the epruus touch OF un
princpled men. Such our principles DO you still
desire admissions
Candidste-Ico.
q. Msster.-You viii then enroll your In full
upon this boob, after which the aid will conduct you
the colonel for further Instruction.
Ad.-worthy colonel, ! am directed to present this
per- on To you for instructions.
CooDel-Sir, 1t is with JOY we welcome you to this
place. TO these scenes and to this sacred alliance We
trust you will find in that purity Of purpose and
viii find in You such nobeness and truth, tnat this
union may result in constantly increasing regard,
confidence and love between us. This country is
your by adoption, and belonging to you and
perity, its honor. and its destiny. We here,
where slavery intends making its next innova-
ton already have had 10 etaste Of its contani
mating touch and knowing tina, strength lies ia union
feeling that country and our God demands OF in
this emergency that every nan should 40 his duty we
have banded ourselves together under solemn BOMBS in
order that we may know own enttb-mly act in
concert throughout this hole Territory ana has
inference, possess efficiency, and enjoy personal
and civil protection which individuals could
not obtain. With these explanations upon part
shall ask OF you that you take with obligation
placing yourself In The same attitude as before.
J. -, in the most solemn manner, here ia the pre-
Will mover reveal nor cause TO be revealed, either by
word. look sign, by writing, printing engraving
Iahang or IN any manner whatsoever anything per.
tanning TO this institution to persons duly qualified
TO receive the same. ] win never reveal the OF
this organization the place of meeting the tact that any
person Is member OF the the existence Of
he organization, except 10 persons legally qualified TO
receive the
Should Ak any time withdraw or be SUSPENDED or ex-
reled from this organization viii keep this 3blga alton
to The end Of my lie II any books, papers moneys
belonging to this organization be entrusted " my
k.ep will llv nj late dali
same t. my successor Office, any legally auho
riz d to receive them will never knowingly propose
person for mbershp IN this order who T.
of making Kansas free state, and whom feel Satisfied
will exert his entire influence bnR about this result.
viii support, maintain and abde ny any honorable
movement msde by the organization y secure this great
end Which will moi conflict with the laws o he country
ard the constitution Of the United States. will
hinchingy vote for and support the candidates nomi
mated by this organization la preference 70 any and ell
others.
10 all OF this obligation d. most soeunly proni, and
affirm, binoing myself under the penalty being
peied from this organization, Of having ny pub
shed to the several Territorial Encampments as per.
jurer before Heaven and traitor my couniryof pass
ing through life seorned and feyiled By man. fowned
BY DEVIL forsaksn by angels and abandoned y God
C,lonel-1eutlemen, you have enlisted 10 a noble
army-battling Ia gloroua cause. Tor thirty three
years this oi has teen TO considered free We live in
Kansas WelOye her hills, her praiTies, her streams,
and her skies. We wish e. build her up noble State
Believing that slavery makes gnorant and gnorent
SAFES for ourselves and chdyeu desre such
actmen as will ensure TO us intelligent laws, public
policy and an educated people We believe that slvery
spreads immortality and lcchtfou through tho
munities where exists. and wish for ourselves
wives anu for children. I've in ianl where
class Of people by legal compu ion made the victims
II tie brutal passions IL another class. We wish and
expect TO have here state whore The right ~ opi
zion shell not insure persecution, and where freedom of
s1tech shah not hes crime IN word II We make Kan
fee, education. moiality religion Internal peace
md pccunsfy viii be- vastly iusScasef among
te1cheroua or sioihiui - h duties deyoving upon
pe bring deep disgrace and mortal auguish Ia
vrry midst. hich win b. more tarnentny han the
scorpions siitg
There signs BY which members ar this Organization
ay kDOW eaeb o.her. Colonel wiz give Them -
1iaates.) There T. also grip There g a certifying
ronveFfaen mud signals ~ di..fcsS. There plss-
words which communicate 70 sou ave The pre-
aidiur officer upon his authtriy, and you cannot
counpHisate them 70 another save 1, the did upon
your examination. These passwords invariably given
| Ia WHISPER.
| Instructions entering regiments are ihese:--At
outer door-ny slarrnhefe you viii give the sentinel
The PASSWORD A. inner door three aBs-here you will
give The sentinel your pane number q your regiment
ard explanation 70 the term password salute the pre-
idng oer both your lnrress and eyreas by placing
| right hand breast. and geuty bowling,