Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-09-13

Salary. $500.
Treasnrer-J. WILLIAMS, 10Th Ward.
Seerefary-S c. GREGORY, 9th Ward
The two last-named individuals realized their
''pickings' in striking the various candidates
for public, office, hE which means the profits of
the Grand Presid sax.yere also materially in
creased We have 1lteady printed the names
of the candidates Endorsed by this corrupt fac
ton, but for the benefit of voters at the coming
siectiOns we give them second insertion
, Sheriff JOSEPH H. TooSE
: Controller JOIN 5. GILES. =
Street Inspector. GEORGE w. MORTON.
Street Commissioner. .. JOSEPH s. TAYLOR.
Corporation Council :. LOUIS n. GLOVER.
(Dr. WErHERELL, DR.
C0r0aers. ........ HILL, DIR. RAMSAY !;
tDr. PERRY.
We will now present the ritual Of the Order,
in proof of the patriotism and responsibility
which characterize its members:
THE RITUAL.
As regards taking oaths, it is to be understood
that all oaths used in this work are Except
where otherwise ordered) to be sworn with the
right hand raised towards heaven, the left plac-
ed upon the right breast, and TO end b, saluting
the Holy Bible and the Sword.
FIRST DECREE.
ASTE-RooN.
No Brother shall bring a candidate for mi
tiation until he has been informed of his cleo
tion
The candidates shall remain in the ante-room
until waited upon by the Conductor. who shall
administer to each one the following
OATH:
|, a. b., do hereby promise aud swear, under
no circumstances to reveal or make known any
thingl may hear or see, or any questions which
may be asked of me, in this room Tonight
The G. will then question the candidates as fol
lows:
O. Were you born under the Jurisdiction or
within the limits of the United States Of Ameri-
ca? A. l was.
q. Were both your parents born within the
same limits, or under the same jurisdiction p
A. They were.
q. Are you of the religion known as Roman
Catholic? A. / am not.
O. Were you born of Protestant parents2 A.
| was.
O. Are you unitedin marriage with a Roman
Catholic2 A. | am not
O. Are you under the influence of any Roman
Catholic college or institution Of any kfidT "A.
i am not.
O. Do you believe in the Supreme Being as
the Creator and Ruler of the Universe, and in
the Holy Bible? A. do.
Q. Are you under eighteen years of age? A.
am not
q. Will you promise to obey both the letter
and the spirit of the Constitution of the United
States Of America? A. / will.
This Order is organized for the purpose Of
concentrating the efforts and the influence of
the patriotic young men of our land to further
the following principles:
l. Thepromotion of American interests against
all foreign influence of every kind.
2. Opposition to Roman Catholicism, as
political and social institution, to the utmostex-
tent.
3. The revival and establishment in our
country of the honesty, patriotism and princi-
pies of 76; and to that end and ever hallowed
remembrance of the glorious dead of '1he times
that tried mems souls, men mighty in goodness,
daring in suffering, who, by their LIES blood
cemented the fabric of this glorious Constitution
under which we enjoy liberty.
4. To act politically with the great National
American Party; aiding to elect its candidates,
and working to carry out its principles; and
should, unfortunately, that party become dis
banded, disorganized. or recreant to its high
trust, then itself to take the field and carry on the
battle for American rights, American principles
and American candidates, until its labors shall
De crowned with victory.
Q. Will you join US in good faith to carry out
those objects? A. Twill
e. Will you promise now on entering this Or
der (which is organized for the purpose of break
ing up all old party ties) to lay aside all con-
nection with the Whig Democratic, Freesoil
and all other political party organizations, and
cease to act with any except the Great National
American party? A. ! will
q. Will you promise TO be always bound by
the will Of the majority on all political questions
on which this Order may decide TO make nom-
nations, whenever The will Of that majority is
falriyzand honestly expressed, which fact shall
Undetermined by the Grand Body which gov
Is the subordinate bodies, and which is com
posed of representatives from the subordinate
bodies chosen by the majority will.
q. Will you promise 20 aid in cultivating a
spirit of Union of Motherhood between the
North and South, the East and the West of this
Republic, and for this purpose aid in endea-
yoring to remove and suppress all cause of diff
ference between the various sections of this coun
tryl A. / will
Q. win youpromise to do all in your yower
for the repeal of the Naturalization Laws as re-
CARDS the elective franchise2 A. Twill
q. Will you promise to oppose allmeasures or
legislation calculated to distract or disorganize
this Order, or which will in any way peryert
it from its settled principles or legitimate OBJ.
iects? A. will
Y. Will you promise not to aid in uttering or
in permitting to be uttered any of the principles
or landmarks of this Order. A. will.
OATH.
1, a. T., do hereby solennly swear that
have correctly answered all the questions Just
asked me by this body name unknown, J which
order i am anxious 10 join as an American or
ganlzation, and solemnly swear to fulfill to the
extent of my power and ability. the promises
have made here to night.
Should any Of the candidates refase to an
swer the questions, or not answer them correct /
!y, the X. A. to the President shall report the !
fact and the particulars TO the President, aud /
the Secretary shall enter the same on his min
utes, and no further questions shall be asked the
other candidates until said person or persons
nave retired. After all have correctly answered
the questions, the G. will conduct the candidates
70 the Nice-PresIdent, who will address them as
follows: -
vicE-PREsIDEST's ADDRESS
Americans Have you heard what bas b.o,,
told you by our well beloved Sentinel. and bav-
ing heard, are you willing to proceed? A.
am.
He Informed you of the American character
Of our organization, but he did not inform Won
that our greatest object was to watch closely one
who would deprive of our liberties in a way
TO wosnd far deeper even than the treachery Of
Arnold name which no American can speak
without showing his contempt; vet 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 insidious smiles to
ure you unconsciously into its snares, and hav
ing made you tsvictim you but become It's tool,
% aid its master, the Pope, in conquering a coun-
Try left you by the immortal Washington. Tell
ne. Americans. do you wish to become subjects
II the Pope? A. No. Will you Join us as anti
Roman Catholics7 A Yes. Will you take our
'ath, which when taken is exacted under PEN
lily no less than that Of Death; and he who
freaks his oath with us or divulges our secrets