The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-05-23
From tho Petersburg Tntelligencer.
Union, Or Third Degree Of the Anne
rican Order,

Union, Or Third Degree Of the Anne
rican Order.
We publish below the Third Degree
of the American Order, which has been
made public BY an Abolition paper in
order to show the pro-slavery tenden-
cies Of the party. The exposure is no
doubt made BY some peJured scoun-
drel, but it is well that it has been
made, as il is clear and triumphant
refutation of the foul SANDER that the
American party is an Abolition con-
cern:
From the Pi,tsburg Gazette, April 90.
New Work Of The Kaow Nothings-7 The Obkga-
tion Of the Third or Pro-Siavery Degree.
You, and each Of you. of your own
free will and accord. in the presence
of Almighty God. and these witnesses.
with your hands joined in token Of that
fraternal affection which should ever
bind together the States Of this Union
forming ring, in token Of your de-
termination that, 50 far as your efforts
can avail, this Union shall have no end
do soIemnly and sincerely swear Tor
AFFIRM that you will not under any
circumstances disclose in any manner,
nor suffer it to be done by others it in
your power to prevent 1t. the name,
signs, passwords or other secrets OF
this Degree, except to those whom you
may prove on trial to be brothers OF
the same Degree, or in open Council
for the purpose of instruction; that you
do hereby solemnly declare your devo-
tion to the Union Of these States; that
in the discharge Of your duties as Ame-
rican citizens, you will uphold, main
tain and defend it; you will discourage
and discountenance any and every at
tempt coming from any and every quar-
ter. which you believe to be designated
or calculated to destroy. or subvert it.
or to weaken its bonds; and that you
will use your influence, as far as in
your power, in endeavoring to procure
an amicable and equitable adjustment
OF all political discontents and differ
ences, which may threaten its injury
or overthrow. You do further promise
and swear, for affirm, that YOU will
not vote for any one to fill any office
of honor. profit, or trust Of political
character, whom you know or believe
to be in fat6f Of dissolution of the
Union Of these States, or who is en-
deav6ring to produce that result; that
You will vote for, and support for all
political Offices, Third or Union De-
gree members of this Order, in prefer
ence to all others; thar If it may be
done consistently with the Constitution
and laws Of the land, you will, xheii
elected or appointed to any official sta
tion, which may confer On you the
power to do 80; remove from office OF
place. all persons whom you know or
believe to be in favor of a dissolution
of the Union, or are endeaydfirg to
procure that result; and that you will
in no case appoint such persons TO any
political Office or place whatever. All
this you promise and swear Tor affirm
upon your honor as American citizen.
and friends Of the American Union, L
sustain and abide by without any hest
tation or mental reservation whatever
You also promise and swear Tor affirm
that this, aud all other obligations which
you have previously taken in this Or,
der, shall ever be kept sacred and in,
violate. To all this You pledge your
lives, your fortunes, and your sacred
honors. So help you God and keel
you steadfast. Each one shall answer
81 do"