Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-07-02

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Marshal will the brothers to the worthy
EarsaaIWorthy President now present these candi-
dates to you for admonition -
Prssdent-Brothers you now duly initiated into the
second degree this order Renewing the
which we extended upon to the ns
dsgrs ad%onish tie that may
the youth Ins their minds the lessons
of country hsorythe glorious battles and the bril-
liant deeds of patriotism of fathers. through which we
received the nestmabe blessings Of civil and religious lib
who founded Implant in their bos-
ardent love for the Union Above all else keep
deathless example, of ourillus.rio1s WASHINGTON
Brothers. recalling your minds the solemn obligations
pronounce you entitled all the privileges of MEM
bership in this the second degree of our order.
THIRD DEGREE COUNCIL
Mcrsh1-WOrthy President these brothers having been
elected to the third degree Order them
before you for obligation
brothers, you will place yourselves circle
and gaspng firmly each Others hands, holding the right
hand Of the brother the right and the left hand of the
brother the left circle symbolica of the
links Of unbroken chain, and of ring which has no
NorEThis degree to be conferred with the national
flag elevated in the centre of the circle by the side of the
time in order to give solemny, and also for the fOrma
ton Of the the first instance of comforting
they may be empowered to progress with the work
the Obligation and charge in this degree may De given
by the President OF as the may
You and each Of you, of your free will and accord
yours hands joined in token Of that faterna affection
which should ever bind together the States Of this Union
as your efforts can avail this Union shall have no enddo
solemnly and sincerely Tor affirm that you will not
under any disclose in manner nor suffer
to be done by others if your power to it, the
name signs other secrets of this degree
cep to those to whom you may prove on trial to be broth.
Of that you do hereby soien declare your
cifiz will
tain and defend that will discourage and discounte
nance any and every Go coming from every
destroy subvert it, weaken its bonds and that
to an 50 far as az all
political disconens differences which threaten ITS
injury or overthreW You further promise and swear or as
honor, profit trust of political character, whom
know believe be favor Of dissolution Of the Union
of these States. who endeavorng to produce that
result that will vote for and support for all political Of
fees third Union degree members Of this Order prefer
ence to all Others that if it be done consistently with
the constitution and laws of the land WILL when elected
appointed any official station which may confer you
the power to do from Office place all persons
whom know believe to be in favor Of dissolution of
the Union, who erdeavorng produce that result
ca office place whatever All this you promise and
swear affirm honor American citizens and
out hesitation r. mental reservation whatever You also
promise and swear affirm that this and all other oblga
lions which you have previously taken this ORDER shall
ever be kept sacred and nviolae To all THIS pledge
your lives fortunes and your sacred hohors So help
you UOO anu keep you SteaOIaSJ
| Zach shall answer, 81 do.')
President-Broher Marshall you will now present the
brothers Instructor final instruction in this the
third degree of the Order
NarssaN by direction of worthy Pres-
dent these brothers before you that may in
struct them the and mysteries of this the third
| degree of our Order
Observation-Disclosures this degree second,
have an entering word degree and token
Of saluation At the door make ordinary alarm
The outside sentinel will sentinel will
door you will make three distinct rups Then announce
your name with the number or location Of the
password which is ( found Correct you will then be
admitted when will proceed to the centre of the room
loted give the token Of sautaon which is y boong to
| the Presdsnt) You will then quietly take your seat.
the second degree with the addisioS Of 1s ta;sd nger
and the response made by "a similar action with the left
(The grip given by taking hold of eAandim the usual
.eay and then by SLIPPING tie fngers around on tie top
inside Of the sors The person challenging shall do
you knoO nhat MatTs* The yss The challeng
ing party shall say further, at Is It,? The answer is
The Instructor will here give the grip Of this degree
| gree, which is (LTnioa.)
To be given by the President
Brothers. it is with great pleasure that congratulate you
upon to the third degree OF Order
w are
mted such only have been tried and found worthy
Our are intended as solemn avowas OF our au
iathers and to the happiness and welfare OF our children
Consecratng to your country spirit unseish and hde-
like that which distinguished the patriots of the Kevou
ton you have pledged aid in cementng the bonds of
Union which trust will endure forever Your depOrt
ment since initiation has devotion the
principles desire to establish and has inspired conf
dence in your patriotism, Of which give higher
proof than your reception here.
The dangers which threaten American Liberty arise from
foes without and from within. The first degree pon
ted out the source and nature of most peril
and indicated the first The second degree
defined the next means by which, in coming time such as
saults be rendered harmless The third degree which
have received not only reraes the lessons of the
other two but intended to avoid and provide for amore
remote but less terrible DANGER domestic enemies
| to our free institutions.
Our object is briefly this perfect organization
deled after that of the Constitution of the United States
and coextensve with the conderacy Its object and prin
cples all matters of national to be uniform and
Identical whstn all local matters the component parts
shall remain independent and sovereign within their
| pectve limits
The great result to be attaned-the only which
manent enduring, fraterna UNION! Allow me, then, to
impress upon your minds and the touching
tments Of the Father of his Country in his farewell adj
! dress:
The unity of government which constitutes you
Ple says Washington justly dear to you for it is the
port Of your tranquility home Of your peace abroad Of
your safety your prospert-even that liberty you just
1t is of infinite moment that Won sbou,d-pro-
pery estimate the immense value your National Uao
your collective and happiness should cherish
aoordia habitusl and mmovabe attachment to
omng to think and speak the palladium
OF your political safety and prosperity watching for its
preservation with jealous anxiety what
ever suggest suspicion in any event be
abandoned Indignantly frowning upon the dawninr of
every attempt to ALLEVIATE portion of country from the
OF to enfeebe the sacred ties which bind together
Let these words paernal advice warning from the
greatest man that lived sink deep your hearts,
them and teach your children them
you cherish and reverence the Washington
SELL The Union OF these States the