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

O. Do You believe in the Supreme Being
as the Creator and Ruler of the Universe. and
in the Holy Bible? A. do.
@. Are you under eighteen years of age?
A. am not.
@. Will you promise to obey both the let
ter and The spirit Of tho Constitution of the
United States of America A. / will.
This Order is organized fbf The purpose of
concentrating the efforts and the influence of
the patriotic young men Of our land to further
the following principles:
1. The promotion of American interests
against all foreign influence of every kind.
2. Opposition to Roman Catholicism, as a
political and social institution, to the utmost
extent. ~
5. The revival and reesfablishment ii uar
country of the honesty, patriotism and prin-
ciples of '76; and to that end and eter-hal-
lowed remembrance of the glorious dead Of
g the times that tried mems souls men
mighty in goodness, daring in suffering who,
by their life's blood cemehted the fabric of
this glorious Constitution, under which we
now enjoy liberty
TO act politically with the great Nation
al American Party aiding to elect its candi-
dates, and working to carry out its principles;
and should, unfortunately, that party become
disbanded, discrgani4ed, or recreant to its
high trust, then itself to take the field and
carry on the battle for American rights Amer
ican principles and American candidates. until
its labors shall be crowned with victory.
@. VIII you join us in good faith to carry
out those objects? A. / will
@. Will you promise how un entering this
Order (Which is organized for the purpose Of
breaking up all old party ties) 10 lay aside all
connection with the Wing, Democratic. Free
soil. and all other political party organiza-
tions. and cease to act with any except the
Great National American party A. will.
@ Will you promise to be always beind
by the will of the majority on all political
questions on which this Order may decide to
make nominations, whenever the will of that
majority is fairly and honestly expressed,
which fact shall be determined by the Grand
Body which governs the subordinate bodies,
and which is composed of representatives
from the subordinate bodies chosen by the
majority? A. l will.
Q. VIII you promise to aid in cultivating
a spirit of Union of Brotherhood between the
North and South, the East and the West of
this Republic, and for this purpose aid in en-
deavoring to remove and suppress all cause of
country? A. / will.
@. Will you promise to do all in your pow
for the repeal Of the Naturalization Laws
as regards the elective franchise? A. 7 will.
Q. Will you promise to oppose all measures
or legislation calculated to distract or disor-
ganize this Order. or which will in any way
pervert it from its settled principles or legiti-
mate objects? Al will
B. Will you promise not to aid in uttering
or in permitting to be uttered any of the prin-
ciples or landmarks of this Order. A. will
OATH
I, A. B., do hereby solemnly swear that
have correctly answered all the questions Just
asked me by this body (name unknown,
which order am anxious to join as an Amer
lean organization, and solemnly swear to
fulfil. to the extent of my power and ability
the promises l have made here to night
Should any of the candidates refuse to an
swer the questions. or not answer them cor
rectly, the X. A. to the President shall re-
port the fact and the particulars to the Presi-
dent, and the Secretary shall enter the same
on his minutes. and no further questions shall
be asked the other candidates until said per-
son or persons have retired After all have
correctly answered the questions, the c. will
conduct the candidates to the Vice President.
who viii address them as follow:
VICE PRESIDENTS s ADDRESS.
Americausi Have you heard what has
been told you By our we'll believed Sentinel,
and having heard. are you willing to proceed?
A. / am.
He informed you Of the American charac-
ter of our Organization, but ne did not inform
you that our greatest object was to watch
closely one who would deprive us Of our liber-
ties. in a way to wound far deeper even than
the treachery of Arnold la name which no
American can speak without showing his con-
tempt; yet this serpent. which has crawled
into our midst, is far more dangerous. and
should attract more attention than scorn-'tis
Popery. which is ever lowering around. ever
ready with its insiduous smiles to lure YOU
unconsciously into it's snares and having made
you its victim you but become its tool. to aid
its master. the Pope, in conquering coun-
try left you BY the immortal Wzshinqtony
Tel me. Americans, do you wish to become
subjects of the Pope? A. No. VIII you
join us as anti-Roman Catholics? A. Yes.
WlA you take our oath, which when taken Is
exacted under apenalty no less than that of
Death and he who breaks his oath with us
or disulges our secrets must rest assured that
ne but signs bis own death warranty Al
will
Our cause is one whose greatest objects can
only be accomplished under the cloak Of 81
lenoe and secrecy for our enemies are cunning
and numerous. Who q few short years ago
would not have trembled ut the idea Of Je-
sasts. Jesuit churches. colleges and monas-
teries in this land Of Freedom ? yet who will
deny i at the present date? And mark me
'.s we1.. Amer1cans, few may be the yeafs ere