Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12

inains with us alone, and that all action taken
upoh it by Us viii be but for the good of our
country and this brotherhood? A. will
Q. VIII you promise to see brother Of
the Second Degree fighted that is Il he be
foihd fight upou Congress examInstiun-
to stand by him even at a Court Of Justice if
tiecessafy, as witness or juryman. and to
Leave ali ordinary ties to obey tie demands of
Congress in his case? A. 1 viii.
@. viii you solemnly promise to stand by
the brothers of the Second Degree in prefer
ence to those of the First in elections for Office
debates, and all other matters. and to support
and maintain the authority of the Grand E1-
and its officers first, and the officers Of your
E3- next. without hesitation? |? A. win.
e.. VIII you promise not to associate as q
friend with Roman Catholics A. will
g. VIII you promise not to trade with tjt
patrunize Roman Catholic. if you know Of
any Protestant in the same businessf A. !
Q. VIII you promise hot 10 marry. nor
permit any Of your children to marry Ro-
man Catholic. if in your power to prevent it
A. viii.
g. Will you promise to look Upon Roman
republican, and whose objects are by means of
the Jesuits and the Priests. to I'll your coun-
try with their superstitions and bigotry, and
thus, by fear and threats, conquer the land
left you by the immortal Kashiagton9 A.
will
@. VIII you promise to guard your country
and your country 8 interest. and your coun-
trymen, against all foreign influence whatev-
er, for our motto must be, Americans alone
can govern Americanss A. viii.
You have promised, then swear
l. A. B. standing before my Maker, my
right hand grasping the flag of my country,
do most solemnly, by this sacred Book of God.
and by all the power of reverence and justice
which God gives to man. swear that will
obey, word for word, each promise exacted of
me this night by this brotherhood, to its full
est extent, and do as much more as my under
standing shall teach me is for the good of my
country and of this brotherhood that nothing
shall wiring from me its secrets; and that no
torture shall be strong enough to cause me to
expose the grips, signals of alarm or other
signs of this Worshipful Chamber of Free and
Accepted Americans-being the masonry
which dement's our country and its freedom.
AS I now salute the knife and book, so may
my country know her friends or foes-feeling
that as foe l shall feel the sharpness of the
knife, and as friend this Holy Book upon
which swear will help me 70 keep Columbia
and my pledges free from stain.
President now recognize ydu as brothers
in full fellowship, and extend to you my hand
as such. hoping the friendly hand Of the &8s
EE ES-, which now offer yod, may never
be withdrawn. Death has now DO earthly
terrors for me, knowing that in you at least /
have, as have you in me- a protector and guar
dian for my country, my home. my family and
my children.
The Instructor viii now give 5oti The tfue
grip of the Order, the other being but d pre-
iminary recognition
The candidater will now receive instruction,
after which they viii have their names and
residence registered in the second degree book
INSTALLATION.
The installing officers shall consist of the
P. g., G. ". z. and G. j. A., who shall Sc
lect one Aid.
In counties where there are deputies, and it
is inconvenicnt for the p. G.. G.. v. p. and G.
). A.. to attend, the deputy shall act as in
stalling officer.
The Aid shall come to the inside door in
the usual way; and give the pass and announce
shall announce their names and admit them,
the p cali the GB- to their feet; and the BROTH
ers shall salute In the first O
The Installing Officef-W Worthy President
and Brothers, we appear before you TO night
for the purpose of Installing yottr officers for
the ensuing term: The officers viii vacate
their seats. the E4- and all the effects into
the hand of the G.. GB--
The officers then take their seats.
Installing Officer The Secretary will read
the names Of the officers elect.
Secretary reads.
Installing 0ficer-B Brothers, are you satis-
fed with your choice7 A. We are.
Installing Ufiser-Wort Aid; have you
examined these bfofllers to see if all have the
Second Degree of our Order
Aid have; they are Second Degree
Members. s L
Installing Oficer-Presideht. do you prom
Use, on the oath that you are about to take that
you viii keep the charter of this body always
in your possession. until called for by the
Grand Officers, Of an edict from them under
their seal, and that you will surrender it and
all copies of the work and ritual to them? A.
T viii.
President and brothers. you and oauli of
you do solemnly promise aud swear, that TO
the best of your ability, you will perform the
duties of your respective Offices as defined IN
the laws; constitution and ritual of this Order
That you will not attempt 10 subvctt the gov
ernment Of this Order, SO help you 0od- A.
/ do.
Installing OfIicer-P President aud officers.
YOU are now installed and empowered 10 act
as officers for the cusuing trut- On you
ests High ard solemn responsibility The