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

NAV be the years ere we may see the rack, the {
scourge and the InGIisition sanctioned and in 1
full play among us while at each corner may .
be placarded carnival to celebrate the birth
day of a Pope, Cardinal, or his Highness John 7,
Archbishop of York, while neacn steamer that
arrives from Europe may be expected BediHi,
whose object is, Americans, but to make your
country another Ireland, an Italy or Spain,
conquered country, whose revenue would but
help to fill the treasury Of Popery's avaricious
grasp. Take heed, and ere it be too late, Join
with the defenders of your country in the com
ing contest, for come it must, and come it will.
Americans, you have heard our objects, will you
take our oath? Ans. / will.
The Conductor will now conduct the candi-
dates to the President, who will proceed as fol-
lows:
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
Americans-sons of patriot sires-sons OF Pu-
ritans and Huguenots who were driven to tins
land by Catholic persecution-swear by this |
holy Book of God to keep word for word our
oath. Look up to Heaven, and ask OF the Re-
cording Angel to record of each of you this sol
emn obligation, to be taken by each OF you, as
il has been by each of us, freely and without
hesitation or persuasion from friends, or
other motives. Ask Heaven to sanction your
vow, and feel for once, should you break 1t, that
even the clemency of Him who doeth all things
well might not wipe out your sin. VIII you
proceedY A Iwill,.
You will then ffpeat after me, using yours
name where use mine: .
T. A. B., do solsnnly and sincerely swear, by
/ the ashes OF my martestd sires, by every blood
FstSffed link of tkaf chain of tyranny which the
men Of ,,76 burst assunder, that / will never
permit the holy heritage of liberty to be torn
! from me or my children; will protect the holy
legacy bequeathed to me by my fathers-the
priceless Jewel, freedom-if necessary with my
life against the arms Of the Pope, and his hire
lings now lowering around us in this, my native
country.
| And furthermore, swear to stand by, protect
and further in every respect, my country's IN
terests, either for her institutions or at the bal
lot-box, allowing none but Americans to rule
and govern these United States if in my power
to prevent il, considering foreign influence, 10
man Catholicism and Jesuiticai power as some
thing claiming my attention rs the bitterest en-
emies of our country. And furthermore, upon
all calls of assistance all notice of attendances,
all signs of meetings or other calls from this or
der or its officers, or its Congress, sOlemnly
swear TO obey its dctation although it should
lea& fpes3rsDtdth And upon all signals OF
alarm e~orother of this Fraternity, | sol
emnl Nv ear to,HRder him all assistance within
nv NHer, and Unnecessary to use violent
= A. bis protection. / do solemnly swear
not 10 g. nix when called; and although his
foe should be py dearest friend / will freely
give my aid in that Brothers protection and
next after Brother to look upon an American
, as my equal, respecting him as such, and In all
cases giving my personal preferences to him OIL
, them in all matters of business whatever, even
TO the lowest.
/ do most solemnly and sincerely swear pro
found secrecy to all things transacted here
not even lisping, marking, cutting, carving
staining, or permitting it to be done by others
= in my power to prevent it, its name. purposes o.
its locality, except to him or them whom afte
due examination, shall find to be Brother o
this Fraternity. And should | discover Bro
ther has betrayed his secrets, / will withou
hesitation, self-interest, or equivocation, maxi
known and denounce him to this Brotherhood
as wilful traitor, under the no less penalty o
; being considered an accomplice even wors
than Arnold, who was a traitor to his cOuntr,
for British gold. also solemnly swear to abid
h by and support the government of this Order
aud to recognize the authority of the Presiden
and other officers of Gr, and to uphold the au
thority Of the Grand G- against all who ma,
wish to subvert it. Aud having sworn to al
these, | now salute the Sword and Holy Record
knowing should | betray my secret, to find
record Of my treachery in the one, and in tn
other my death And as | do my duty here S
- may God help me on the Day of Judgment.
The newly initiated members will now hav
in the Secretary's book.
The Conductor will then conduct them to tn
Judge Advocate, who will give them thei
signs, grips, &c.
u The collection will now be taken up, and tn
regular order of business will proceed.
SECOND DEGREE.
n The candidates for the Second Degree will
remain in the ante-room until the ConductO
n gets their names, when he will enter the a.
b. and say: Worthy Pfesident-I hold iulny hans
the nsnes.of the following FirstDegree Broth
ers, who seek further advancement in our hon
D orable Order Breads the names.)
Observation-Disclosures Secretary, are all these
D.. candidates eligible to the Second Degree?
Secretary-They are, Worthy President.
observation-disclosures, you have heard tn,
1 names of the applicants for the Second Degree
TThey must then be elected, if not already
elected at some previous meeting.l
{ When elected, the Conductor will retire and
r conduct the candidates, one by one, into the
room, and lead them to the Vice President, w he
will administer to each applicant for the Second
Degree the following
OBLIGATION.
Do you soiemnly swear that you have kept
inviolate the secrets thus far entrusted to you
fulfilled to the best of your ability the promises
made by you? A. / do.
The Conductor will then lead them around
the pedestal. The Second Degree broh hers will
; form round them in a circle.
observation-disclosures, you appear before US TO
learn the secrets and mysteries of this the Sc
cond Degree of our Order. Are you willing to
again press forward when tell you that what
! you have already sworn is light when compared
to that which you will now have to swear TO,
in order to bind you still closer to us and aid
your advancement? A. | am.
President-You will then answer these aues-
tons, and should there be any you cannot
conform to, be candid. and inform us immedi-
ately.
q. Are you willing to conform to all the rules,
the President, Congress and officers of this or
ganizatiOn, TO sustain their authority and not
attempt to subvert the government of this Or
der, and in all cases to be governed by the Pres-
dent and Representatives of your IL, in de-
bates and upon all other matters appertaining
TO its benefits or interestsI A. / am.
.. Are you Wiling to do all within your power
to benefit Yrfothef or his family2 A. / am.
"a willing to recognize, patronize
aud fosf-s q brother. ez his children, who shall
demand Assistance u aid from you, if in your
power to ~, kauf1'in all cases to assist him or
them wheI "a trouble? A. l am.
q. Ave- "a Wiling to speak the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth, although
it interferes with your personal interests or af-
fairs, to a brother should he demand it. if he
gives you proof that it is for the benefit of this
Order, or for his own relief from personal in
jury? A. / am.
q Are you in any way connected with any
person or persons who have a right to demand
Of you the secrets Of this brotherhood? a.
am not.
u. Are you willing, in you should dis
cover that brother, or brothers wife, daughter,
mother or relative of any kind has been or is
about to be injured or threatened with wrong
of any kind, such as fraud, deception or seduc.
ton, 10 warn, watch and Illustrate such designs
by every means within your power? A. am
Q. Are you willing to apply the same to your
self, yiz<to promise you viii not deceive, cheat
or SANDER a brother or his wife, daughter.
m9tl7sf or relative any kind. if you know
them to1be suehi "a. Yin.
a. Are you; .willsfg in case an Ames;san-
woman should call on yeu to transact any bun
ness for her, to do itS<esf it were for yourself,
that is, as cheap, reasonable and correct as cir
cumstances will allow? A am
| q. Are you willing to face all dangers. reck-
less of all consequences, in discharge of your
duty to brother, or to warn him of danger or
threatened danger of any kind? A. i am.
Brother, are you fully conscious of what you
have pledged yourself to to night. not for