The true Democrat., 1855-03-28

dy?'' followed by the rejoinder, five are" , Public notice for mass meetings is given by means of alright angle triangular piece of paper,
 a diagram is here given white in color If information is wanted of the object of the gath ering, or the place. etc, the enquirer will ask of an undoubted brother only have you seen Sam !, to-day?" The reply will be go to at o'clock" A piece of paper of the same shape. but red in color, will signify suspected danger If the color IS red with an equilated triangu-
 lar piece cut out, thus a diagram is here given,
 it will denote actual trouble. which reouires that you come prepared to meet it.
 Brothers, you are now initiated into and made acquainted with the work and organiza- ton of this degree of the order; and here. upon the threshold of our institution, with the re- memberance of your solemn obligations fresh upon us all, we extend to you the welcome and the sympathles of honest and patriotic hearts. In becoming members of this order, We do not compel you to act with Us against your better Judgment; and should you at any time wish to withdraw, from conscientious scrupes it will be our duty to grant you dsmission in good faith
 It has no doubt been long apparent to you f brothers, that foreign influence and Roman Catholicism have been making steady and alarm ing progress in our country. You cannot have failed to observe the significant transition of the foreign born, and Romansts, from a character quiet, retiring and even abiect to one bold threatening, turbulent and even despotic in ifs appearance and assumptions You must have become alarmed at the systematic and ranidlv augmenting power of these dangerous and un- natural elements of our national condition So 1t is, brothers, with others besides yourselves in every State of the Union A sense of dan ger has struck the great heart of the nation.-I In every city, town and hamlet the danger has been seen and the alarm sounded And hence true men have devised this order, as means oi dlSsemlnatlng patriotic principles, of keeping alive the fire of national virtue, of fostering na tlonal intelligence, and of advancing America and American interests on the one side. and on the other checking the stride of the foreigner or alien, of thwarting the machinations and subvertinS the deadly plans of the Jesuit anl Papist
 SECOND DEGREE COUNCIL
 nor&hal Worthy President: These brothers having been duly elected to the second degree ot this order, l present them before you for ob- lgation.
 President. Brothers; You will place vourleft hand upon your right breas,, and extend vonr right hand towards the flag of our country pre- paratory to the obligation. Each council room should have neat American flag festooned over the pIatfopn of the president
 O52Igatjom.-Y You, and each of vou, of vour own free will and accord, in the presence of Almighty God and these witnesses. your left hand resting on your right breast and vourri rlt hand extending to the flag Of our country do soemnly snd sincerely swear, that you will not, under any circumstances, disclose in any n.a- ner, nor suffer t to ba done by others fin yorir n. .+l, Il. +I,5
 or OhersecretS of this degree that vou ,,.II ;,' all things, conform to all the rules and reraia- tlons of this order and t0 the constitution and bylaws of this or any othercouAcil 10 which you may be attached. So long as they do not conflict with the constitution of the United States nor that oi the State in which vou reside: that you wiIIlnder all circumstance if in vour power so to do, attend all regular sig.s and sum- monses that may be thrown OrseMt you by a bro- ther of this or any other degree of this order: that you will support in all political matters, for all political offices, second degree members of this order, provided it be necessary for the Ame- rican intetest, THAT, IF IT MAY BE DONE LEGAL LY, YOU WILL, WHEN ELECTED TO ANY OFFICE. | REMOVE ALL FOREIGNERS, ALIENS OR ROMAN ! CATHOLICS FROM OFFICE, AND THAT YOU WILL IN NO CASE APPOINT SUCH TO OFFICE. All this you promise and declare on your honor as an American to sustain and abide by, without any hesitation or mental reservation whatever. So helpyou God and keep you steadfast. Each will answer, "Ido."l
 Presidem. Brother Marshall You will now present the brothers to the instructor for final Instructions in this degree of the order.
 -NarSlaL-Brother Instructor Bv direction or our worthy president present the brothers before Eou that you may instruct them n tic secrets anj mysteries oI toIs the second :le.rac of the order
 hstructor.-Brothers: h this degree we have an entering sign and countersan. Az the outer door proceed the same as in the first de- [ gree. 1t the inner door you will make two distinct raps and proceed IS in the first degree giving the second degree password, which :5 saventy-siX; instead of tha of the first degree. If found to be correct, you will then be admit ted, and proceed to the centre of the floor. gv- ing the countersign, which is made thus-Posi- 1. t5on-Place the left hand Gpon the right breast. . the right hand extended towards the flag of our country, which should be suspended over the platform of the president. When recognized, . you will quietly take your seat.
 Brothers, YOU are now duly initiated into fhi; ! the second degree of the order Renewing the congratulations which we extended to you upou your admission to the first degree, we admonisl you by every tie that may move you as patriots to aid us in our efforts to restore the political institutions of our country to their original pu- iity. Begin with the vouth of our land Re- ! fresh heir minds with the history of our coun- try, the glorious battles aud the brilliant acts of patriotism which is our common inhcritance.- Iolnt them to the wise sages and profound statesmen who founded our government. Instil into their bosoms an ardent love for the Union. Above all else, keep alive in their hearts the memory, the maxms and the deathless exam pie of our illustrious Washington
 Brothers, recalling to your minds the solemn obligations which you have severaly taken in this and the first degree, now pronounce you entitled to all the privileges of membership in this organization and the president-who ahfe is entitled to communicate twill inform you of the name of the order
 PyesideH-Brothers: You are members in full fellowship of the Supreme Order of the Star Spangled Banner.