Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-07
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thing party are urging the withdrawal of the secre
feature so far as it may be withdrawn from the ruler
and rituals of that body However patriotic these
people may regard themselves, their machinery may
he nut in motion for the worst and most reasonable
nnrposes. AS the N. O. Delta truly remarks, it now
the aboitionsts and freesoiles of the North
Who call themselves Know Something's The same
Marty in Kansas have adapted it TO their meridian
Tbey call themselves the Kansas Legion and IN
stead of councils or wgwams they have encamp'
ments instead Of Noble Grands and Presidents, they
have Generals and Colonies. The st. Louis Repub-
can publishes the Constitution and Ritual OF the
Grand Encampment and Reg iments OF the Kansas
Legion of Kansas Territory; Adopted April Attn,
1885" Except that they endow the officers with
military titles we find but little difference in either
the Constitution or the ritual of the Kansas Legion,
from what purported be the Constitution and rtu-
al Of the Know. Nothing Order, published in the
newspapers Take for instance. the following:
RITUAL OF SUBORDINATE REGIMENTS.
OPENING CEREMONY.
rTbe Colonel. Lieutenant Colonel, Quarter Master,
Paw Master, Aid and Sentinels, being in their re-
sosctiye places the Regiment shall be called to or
der, and thus addressed by the Colonel
lonel.-Fellow soldiers in the Free State Army ::
The hour has arrived when we must resume the du-
ties dovoIvino unon us. Let us each, with heart
devoted 10 Justice patriotism and liberty, attend close
" to all the regulations lad down for our govern
nent and action each laboring to make this review
pleasant and profitable 10 ourselves and blessing 10
our country. Aid, the sentinelS at their posts
with closed doors
Aid.-They are.
COonel.-Aid, you will now review the troops IN
the Regiment passwords.
Aid latter examination )-I have examined them
personally, and find each correct.
INITIATION.
The member proposing friend for membership, shall
announce him when in readiness; and at the pro-
per time the Aid shall present him to the Colonel,
and thus address him
Worthy Colonel the candidate proposed and vouch.
ed for is now in readiness for enlistment in army.
Colonel.-The Aid will present the candidate to
the Quarter Master Ohus addressing him y
Aid-Quarter Master, | am directed by our Colo
mel 10 present you this person, who is DESTROYS of
listing in our ranks.
&. MaSer-Sir, you have doubtless been informed
of the general design of the institution to which you
seek admission. Permit me- however, by au-
hOrity to state to you more fully those principles,
that you may clearly understand what you are
10 expect You will be required, first to take an OBJ
legation OF secresy, by holding up your right hand
and repeating after me- When pronounce my name
you pronounce yours.
OBLIGATIONS
L., solemnIy pledge my honor man, tina,
will never reveal cause 10 be revealed in any
manner, 10 any person, the fact that have been
applicant for admission to this institution any
thing which has or may hereafter be communicated
to me- or the of the persons present Pill this
promise.
@. Master.-This institution is temporary and local
in its character and nature. 1t is designed for the
Territory of Kansas and is to continue at least until
the vote shall have settled the question wheth
Kansas shall be FREE SLAVE State. The
requirements of this institution will not interfere
with rights of conscience, or the duties you owe to
yourselves your families, your country your God.
They will conflict with no law of the land. We
seek, in q NOBLE honorable and just manner, TO
Complish two things. First: To to Kansas
the blessing and prosperity of being a Free State
and, Second To protect the ballot box from the le
prous touch of unprncipled Such our
principles. Do you still desire admission
Candidate.-l do.
O. Master.-You will then enroll your name in
full upon this book after which the Aid will conduct
you to the Colonel for further Instructions
Aid-Worthy Colonel directed 10 present
this person to you for Instructions
Colonel.-Sir, it is with JOY we welcome you TO
this place. to these scenes and to this sacred alliance
We trust you will find in us that purity of purpose,
and we hope we will find in you such nobeness and
truth, that this union may result In constantly in
creaSing regard, confidence and love between US
This country is yours by adoption and as belonging
OyOu and your children, you feel deep interest in
its prosperity, its honor and its destiny. We are
here where slavery intends making its next lnnoVa-
ton already we have had foretaste of its contain
mating touch, and knowing that strength lies IN uni
On-teeling that our country and our God demands
Of US in this emergency, and that every should
der solemn bonds, in order that we may know our
own strength, may act in concert throughout this
whole territory and thus exert influence, possess
an efficiency, and en- Joy personal and civil protection,
which, as mere individuals, we could not obtain
With these explanations upon our part, we shall ask
Of you that you take with obligation, placing
yourself in the same attitude as before
OBLIGATION
=, in the most solemn manner, here in the
presence of Heaven and these witnesses, bind myself
that | will never reveal, nor cause to be revealed,
either by word, look, sign by writing, printing,
engraving painting, or in any manner whatsoever,
anything pertaining to this institution, save to per-
sons duly qualified to receive the same. will never
reveal the name of this organization, the place of
meeting the fact that any person is member of the
same, or even the existence of the organization, ex
cep to persons legally qualified to receive the same
Should | at any time withdraw or be suspended |
Or expelled from this organization, will keep this
obligation to the end OF my life. Ifany books, papers
moneys belonging 10 this organization, be entrus
ted to my keeping, will faithfully and COM
petely deliver up the same to my successor in Office
OF any one legally authorized to receive them will
never knowingly propose person for membership !
Ii this Order, who is not In favor OF making Kansas
free State, and who feel satisfied will exert his
entire influence TO bring about this result. will
support, maintain and abide by any honorable move
ment made by the organization to this great
end, which will not conflict with the law of the coun
Try and the Constitution OF the United States will
untnChingly vote for and support the candidates
nominated by the organization, in preference to any
and all others
To all of this obligation do most solemnly prom
lie and affirm, binding myself under penalty of icing
expelled from this organization, of having my name
published In the several Territorial Encampments as
aPeTJuror before heaven and traitor to my country
~ot passing through life scorned and reviled by
O"nGd on by devils, torsaken by angels, and aban-