New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-05
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vAs,A al ers, characterized The hind'e Voan'
..,,l,xsi 70 kNreme the leader OF party wh'eh
~ e,rtr,I al cshes S,ctctics and act ~ wheel
I -. uAsl when Il gained sufficient strength
,s~..,,..p,e. The hrsi meeting of this inciPicnt
~ -sS.,.,, was in stable Nv tho join, eSer,ions
"a, A.xscsen member, they were enabled 10 hife
N.,,n ~ Hall In Wooster ST. for their second gath
-, q. this Temple as II was termed, MIR. fatten
..s President. end = Young man named hanes, a
..,j,r az the late candidate for the May@eln MI
r~,sA. Vice President. A son Of Mr.. G'entForth
- /. Instructor, and few other individuals com
,.snS a, once the officers aud audience. The form
= rst;s,ier Was very similar TO- though infinitely more
kcvlcus than the Know-No'hing ritual. IL sas also
,.rh more bitter and ultra in its proscripve char
sscF.
A, the end Of six months the society had assumed
s-patsnee ficm iis numerical strength. On the l4th
xMsv. less. there were fry nine Temples in the
Ccun, es of New York aud Kings. These were swelled
lodges. and a, the present time they can probably
nuser 10 coo voters in those Counties. The first name
\, which the Society WAS known was "Tne United
Brethren. or yulgaIly, the " Wide-Awakes;' eiter-
ward the Order Of the American STAR, and lattery,
lie Templars. Mr.. Pstten hGyicg immoraized him.
f in the m, DDer re desired, lot for California, ieav-
~ his fraternity Of the Brethren ia charge o. an IN
Gyidua named J. b. Bacon. subordinate wi'e-puler
ofMr James W. Barker and his clique Inc nr't
movement Of Mr. Bacon was TO have the entire Barker
psrty initiated in order that they might controi Inc
Affairs II the orgsL zation and the secoho, 10 con
st,pct a G. and Temple with four Grand Ofhces, VINO
were TO receive grand quid pro quo for their SER
wees. These officers were:
PralSen,....J. B. BAC 1N. 1sih Ward Salary . 900
Use ,e.,dsaL JOHN BULLOCK. 2Sth Ward Salary, 5000
nea,syev.....J WILLIAMS, leth Ward
secretary IS C. Gregory, 6,h "Gd
The two last named individuals realized their pick
iprs in striking the various candidates for public
Office by which the profits OF the Grand Presl-
dent were also materially increased. We have already
printed the names Of the candidates indorsed by this
corrupt faction but for the benefit of voters at the
coming elections, We give them second insertion;
SAeyif........... ..gossPH H. TooNs
Street In,pectO,- .GEoRer w MoSTON.
Cooperation COtneL..... LOUIS Y. GLOVER.
-. DR. wETHERELL, Dr.. HILL,
c"eHe'''''''''''''''" DR. RAMSAY, Dr.. PERRY.
We will now present the ritual of the Order, in proof
Of the patriotism and res2ectabiy which character
iIe IFS menbers:
THE RITUAL.
As regards taking oath it is TO be understood that
Al oahs used in this work Except where other
wise ordered to be with the right hand raised
awards Heaven, the left placed upon the right breast
nd to end by ssutng the Holy Bible and Sword.
FIRST DEGREE.
AhIERoOM.
No Brother shall brng candidate for initiation until he has
ben info med Of his election. -, So.
The candidates shaA remain tae snteroom until waited
uyop BY the Conductor who shall administer to each ons the
SiOwits OATH: ,.,-..,..
B. do hereby promise al swear, under no circumstances
reveal OF make Known anything hear or see or any
sors which msy be asked Of me, in this room might Tbs
CIVIL then question tie candidates as toio"si ,,,.
Were you born under The j1ris cdon or within the limits
fhe United states Of America A l vas
Were both Of your parents O Tbe w,.s .1e the same
O. Are you oi the religion known Roman Catholic A.
Q. Were you born of Protestan' psrents' A. Twas
q Are y,u united in marriage with Roman Catholic A.
O. Are YOU uoder the inaenc, Of any Roman Catholic col
,s Or oGH Of sns an Beas =. the Creator and
Ruler of he Univer,e and IN the Hoy B6el 4. / do
Mi You prcis5 to obey both letter and the spirit of
iAe sti,uton oftae Uni'ed sses OF Anehca! VIII
This Order organized for the purpose Of the
influence Of the patriotic youos men Of our land
furfht Oyfu
l. The promotion Of American against all foreign in
hueroe Of every KIND ,,,, -, IL,
institution the ut ext Ut
s. The revival and shent country of he hon
esy patriotism principles OF To- and to that emf and ever.
remembrance Of the glorious dead OF the times tha'
tired nehs souls mighty il goodness daring ia SITTER
who by their % blood cmenIed the fabric Of this gor'
ous Constitution, under which enj y liberty.
To politically with the great National American Party;
e. and should uooriur s,ey that party become dsbnded
sorsansed reeresn TO It's high tus then e 70 take the
ees and American candidate until its sboTs shall crowned
@ vii you join US in good faith carry those objects
O. VIII sou promise now on entering this Order twbch
lay aside all connection with the Wig Democratic Freeso
s s s. S
O. W you promise 10 be Away. bound by the will of the
ode to make nomination. whenever the will OF thst ,ory
fairly and honestly xPressed which fact shall be de,ermnei
Grand Body which the ubor bodies, and
which is composed Of eresenA:ves from the subordinate
koJie, chosen ~ the mAjoriyi A. will.
9, Bothsshood between the North sooh the E.s, and
this Republic, aud for this purpose aid In en-
tween the vsrOu. section, Of tic countr, A will
O. III you promise to do all In power for he repeal
ef the Naturalization Laws regards the elective franchise
@ WIN you promise 70 oppose all us;,gTs' or ss.I,tio5
calculated to Distract disossnse this Order or which will
any way perver from lie settled principles or legitimate
O. WIN Won promise not TO aid in uerug OF u permitting
O uttered any Of the principles or landmarks OF this Order
A viii
r 60 hereby soemnly that have correctly al
ell The questions Just asked by this body (nane
tbOv } which order spxous to kin American
tsnEaon and solenny fuhA TO the extent Of
ability the proInises have n.d. night.
should Of the candid euss the
them correctly the r. A. the Presiden. 81 al
he fact and the euars % ahe Presi lent aud The
Secretary shsl enter the bis minutes and fIrhsr
Susou shall be Asked other oaDd ass anti said person OF
I.ons have retired Aer al have correctly answered the
questions tho C. vii ondac the candidates 70 the Vice
President who will address them IS folioss:
ucEPkEsDENr's ADDRESS
Auercans Have you beard what has been tod BY
well beloved Sentinel and having be ard willing 70
ceedf A