Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-06

of all foreigners and aliens, and of Roman
Catholics in particular, and without regard to
partj predictions. II am
INSIDE
Marshou Worthy President: have ex-
amined these candidates. and. finding them
duly qualified, present them for obligation.
TIfthe examination in the ante-room gave evil
dence Qfeven partial objection to the candidate.
the Marshall should state it to the President.
before introducing the candidates.
Preaident My friends: Previous to your
uniting with and becoming members Of this
organization, it viii be necessary for you to
take upon yourselves solemn obligation
one which we have all taken I'D intend sa-
credly to keep through life. 1t viii not con-
fict with the duties you owe to yourselves,
your country, and your families. or your God
With this assurance are you willing to pro-
ceed Each answers, 80 am
Obligation. You. and Zach Of ycu of your
own free will and accord, in the presence OF
Almighty God ana these witnesses. your right
hand resting on this Is. 4, 23, "a, ~. y,
1, 2. Z, 5. 10, 4. 12, II (Hoiy Bible and
Crcss) and your left hand raised toward Heav-
en- for, ifit be preferred, your left hand resting
on your breast. and your right hand raised
toward Heaven in token Of your sincerity.
do solemnly promise and swear that you will
not make known to any person or persons,
any of the signs, secrets, mystery or objects
O. this org iization. unless it be to those, VIII m
after due examination, or lawful information.
you shall find to be members of this organiza-
ton in good standing that you will not cut,
carve, print, paint, stamp, stain, or in any
way, directly or iodirectly, expose any of the
secrets or objects of this order, nor suifcr it
to be done by others, If in your power to pre-
vent it. unless il be for official in truction that,
so long as you are connected with this organi-
zation, if not regularly dismissed from it. you
will in all things. political or social, so far as
this order is concerned comply with the will of
the majority, when ex pressed in lawful man.
ner, though it may conflict with your personal
preference, so long it does not conflict with
the Grand, State. or Subordinate Constitution
of the United States OF america, or that of the
State in which you reside and that you will
not, under any circumstances whatever, know
inglv recommend any unworthy person for
initiation nor suser it to be done, if in your
power to prevent it. You furthermore prom
ise and declare that you will not vote. nor
give your influence for any man for any Office,
in the gift of the people, unless he be an
American born citizen. in favor of Ams ricaa
born ruling America. nor if he be Roman
cumstances, expose the name of any member
of this order, nor reveal the existence of such
an organization. To all The foregoing You
bind yourselves. under the no less penalty
than mat of being expelled from the order.
and having your name posted and circulated
throughout the different Councils of the United
States as perjurer, and traitor to God
and your country; as a being unfit to be enl-
ployed. entrusted cnuntenanc ID or supported
III any business transaction; as a person totally
unworthy the confidence of all good m n. and
as one at whom the finger of SC rn should
ever be pointed. So help you God. Each
answers, :. 1 do"
Presidcnt.-W Worthy Marshal: You viii
i now present these Brothers to the Secretary
that he may register their names and resi-
dence; which being done, you will prcsen mt
them to the Instructor for final Instructions
Marshal - Worthy Instructor: BY direc-
ton of the Worthy President, present to
you these Brothers for final instructions they
have signed the Constitution:
instructor. Brothers: At the outer duor
you will make an ordinary alarm. When the
wicket is opened you will ask =. WHAT Is THE
PASS I" The Outside Sentinel will reply,
.'GIyE IT." when you will give the term-pass
aud be admitted 10 the ante-roo You will
then proceed to the inner door, and give ONE
| rap; when the wicket is opened give your
name. the numbe, of your Council. the ex-
PLANTATION OF the term-pass. and the degree
pass word If these be found correct, on being
reported to the Vice President. you viii be
admitted to the Council You vii then pro-
ceed TO the centre of the room ana address the
President with the countarsign. which is per-
formed thus; Position the right hand
placed on the heart aud quickly wi.hdrasn