The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-03-25

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precious documents, embalmed in gum
thus and myrrh," "to be found at any Of th,
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i Ritual.
.s. FORM or COUNCIL
| r-s-. Officers and their Stations.
The President occupies the principal sta
tion. ++.-.f' 'a5 .'- Ft--
e Vice President opposite, and in front o
! the President.
Treasurer at the left hand ofihs Prssi
debt. .r azs.. nee. O. ~ 81
Secretary at the right hand of the Presi.
! dent.
Marshal near the Vice President. ..
kHr-Herald within the inner door. .
I Sentinel without the outer door.
" sS . FURSITURE
Il Altar, Holy Bible, Declaration, z. 8. Con-
stituton, Flag Of Liberty,+ Censer OF In.
cense, Sword, Gravel and Ballot Box.
OPENING THE COUNCIL T
The P. assumes the chair, aud gives three raps
/ piled with the graveLI .t
P-l am now about TO opeu this Council.
If there are any persons present not quail
fed 10 sit with u.s. they will please retire to
the ante room. Mr.. NJ you will please ex>
amae, and satisfy yourself that all present
are duly qualified, and report. 55.0,g.
1.-The N makes careful examination and re-
ports Ut -..'
P.--The officers will take their respective
stations, s., secure the door. THE door
is closed. ..Ta
by the au thority Of the p, pro-
claim this Council open Tor the transaction OF
such business as Iaay be lawfully brought
before il. .n. .. .-r. ..al.i..-. ....lI
Members respord--"So he it,"
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
/ Calling the roll Of officers. Ht.
2. Reading minutes OF preceding meeting.
3. Examination of elected candidates in
ante.room, BY M. and v. r. Initiation.
T.. PIopos; tons TOR membership received
and re erred.
s Reports Of Investigating Committee on
applications Tor membership, and halioting
Tor candidates.
= Reports OF Committees--(DCo DCommittee
on state o the Order: (2) Committee on FiAo
ance; ~ Special Committees.
Z, Unfinished business.
8. New business and the good OF the order.
-,.r IMITATION.
The Marshal shall announce the names Of
the Candidates present in the ante rooiu.--
The M. and Y, z, shall retire to the ante
room. and there PROFOUND to candidates
present the following questions
M deptemen, as your names are read
you will please rise to your ieet.
Should there be any present whose names
are not read, they will retire.
+ M--Mr. V. F., pre- ent these candida.
tes TO you for examination.
3 Y. p Gentlemen, t is with pleasure
that you are now received as candidates for
admission into our oTglnz uion. In its
purpose it Is purely national. Among its
members are thousands oil the most erling |!
and ardent patriots OF our country DO you
still desire to be connected with them?
The candidate shall answer, 81 do"
Y PIN consequence OF this desire, and |
IN order that the workings Of the organiza- |
lion may be fully disclosed to you, it be |
comes my duyto PROFOUND to you several i'm
portant questions. These, each OF you
Will answer in low, but distinct tone.
l, Do you declare upon your homer, that
iou will keep secret whatever may trans
,ire in your presence, and what you may
earn at your intiation? Answer; II do"
2 Are you sincerely opposed to secession
md diSunion? Answer; Il am"
3. Do you chsernlly subscribe to the prin-
jples set forth in the Declaration OF lnde
,enlenc; " That all IN are Greater equal,
hat they are e.dowed by their Creator with
ertain malenable rights, that among these
re life, liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness?
Answer: al do" 1 ." ...,
A. Do you declare, upon your honor as a
nan and pa riot, that Union and liberty
houId be maintained and D. tended, even un
o the sacrifice of Ii e? Answer; IL do"
3. Do you acknowlege hat y,u ur first and
igitest allegiance, under God, is due to the
government aftbe United States OF Amer
ga? Answer: 81 do"
6. Are you willing otake such an oath Of
llegiance to the United States OF America?
answer: II am"
z Are you willing to pledge yourself to
esiSt to the utmost extent OF your power
Il attempts to subvert or overthrow the
and Government OF the Uni'ed
tates? Answer: Il am" .....s~
s DO you pledge your honor that you
yill obey all laws and orders OF the y L.
'hich shall not conflict with your lawful
ghts and privileges as a citizen, and keep
violate all secrets, and ceremonies Of the !
! when communicated to you as such? An. !
wer: Il do II
Y. P,--Gentle'nan, your answers have
cen satisfactory. Tire fact will be reported
! our President, who, doubt not, will di. {
sct your further admission to the plans and
ecrets of our Order. .i a
The V. 2 will then report to the ? as follows f.
V. P.-Mr. P, I have made the proper
xamration, and find the candidates wor- a
~. o. tgn-t ra5 ar .D...
P,-The II. will direct the NJ. to conduct
&c candidates to our council. Ia
! ll.-4-Bro. NJ. by direction of our P. you /
i'll introduce the candidates into our coun>
! for further instruction. i''" I
1.-THE door being then closed, the NJ. will up
roach i in nsual way, when the IA will say a
H.-Who comes here under the private e
gnai OF our L.? rr tf~ tag
Mr. 4 Candidates. who, having been duly
ec'ed and examined, desire admission to our
val band. &Gt r@ .lgG 0
Ha-The loyal and worthy are always
elcomc,
1.-THE door is opened, and the candidates,
'eceded by the M. enter, and passing
qnd the altar, are presented in front OF the n
'schair, the P. giving two raps With his b
wei calling uptbe members.l g rgss ~
Mn. P, have the pleasure OF pre-
ntlng these candidates Tor membership in |
m u. L. iHb l3l vlTcafZ4 2rsa3y5 .sts
r. Gentlemen, Cor sir:) ~
'',' "'' ohs II Is said 'fn Union Il
ere is strength" In view OF thistruih We D.
joics that yon have come forward to asso
a'e with US, l.
Rising above every sordid consideration, I I
9 sole purpose OF our Organization 10 aths1 e