The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-03-25
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Der and perform at all times, under all cir
E cutnstsnces, and in all places. Neither do
pestic traitors, nor foreign foes must be per-
E mitted TO destroy this nation.
Desiring to maintain the the purity OF our
organization and 10 render it Is efficient as
possible, we ask none to unite with US who
have not the noble sen iments OF patriotism
deeply implanted in their hearts; for such
only are capable Of dsearding from their
minds the low aims and selfish spirits OF mere
partiz,hs and OF claiming aud defending the
boon OF freedom for Intrinsic value. That
your efforts may be fully joined with ours in
the accomplishment Of our purpose, you are
now requested to take SOLEMN obligation.
which assure you Goes no. in any way con.
hct with those sacred duties you owe to
your Cod your country, your family, or
yourself With this assurance are you will.
ling to take such obligalion2
/ The candidate will answer: I am.'
P--1he Q will invoke the blessing of AL.
mighty God on our undertaking.
C.-Let Us pray.
"Eternal God! Supreme Architect and
Ruler OF the UNIVERSE! We hulnby beseech
Thee TO protect the people OF these United
STA es, snd especially the members of this
organization. Wilt thou be pleased to di.
rect all our consultations to the ad yancemene
Of THY glory, the honor ard welfare OF Thy
people; and may all things he ordered and
settled by the legislature, execu tive, and ju-
| dicisl branches OF our Government, SO that
peace and happiness, truth and jusli,s, may
be established among US or all generations.
"Save u.s. we pray Thee, from Iorelgn loss
and domestic traitors, and make us all faith
ul to the noble cause Of Constitutional
Liberty, which Thou Last committed to our
care
"Be pleased to guide and direct us as Thou
didst our fathers in the revolution. With
the strength Of Thine Almighty Arm, Thou
didst uphold and sustain thtm through all
their trials, and didst crown them with
victory.
"May we be united in love for our COM
mon country, in reverence Tor Thy Holy Law
and may Thy good Spirit guide, strengthen,
and comfort us, now and forever. Amen"
The z. continues as follows:
Now place your left hand on the National
flag, and raise your right toward Heaven,
repeating alter me the following obligations.
Here the N. lights the Altar OF Incense,
to burn during the Administration OF the OBJ
legation, when the members will be called
up by two iaps Of the gaveI, and join hands
in The circle around the candidates and the
Altar. ....
De- OBLIGATION.
(with your nane) do soemnly swear, in
the pre-ence Of God and these witnesses, to
support, protect, and defend the Oyns itu ion
and Government Of the OF U. S. and the flag
thereof and aid in maintaining the laws OF
the United States and TO defend this State
OF Disti let against any invasion, insuIrection
or rebellion, to the best Of my ability, with
out any mental reservation or evasion whats
ever. Furthermore that will aid and as.
sist in electing true and reliable Union men,
and none others, to all officers of profit and
trust, from the lowest 10 The highest, in
town, county State and general Government.
And should ever be called to fill any office
will then and there, faithfully carry out
he objects ard principles OF L., and further,
that will protect, aid, and defend all true
members Of the U. l.. and will rever make
known 10 any way or manner to any person
or persons not members OF the u. L., any
OF the signs, pass words, proceedings, purpo
ses, debates or plans OF this or any other
Council under this organzlt except when
engaged in admitting new members into
this organization; [place your right hand on
the Holy Bible, ect :, and with my hand up-
on the Holy Bible, Declaration OF Indepen-
deDce and the Constitution OF the United
States OF America. under the seal OF my sa-
cred honor, | acknowledge myself firmly
bound and pledged to the faithful performs
ance of this my solemn obligation. 81 help
me God
Response by the mcmber,:I
10 this we pledge ourselves.
The Z. will then deliver the following
ddiess to the candidates
The oatn whchyou hayt npw taken is rem
/ cred doubly sacred by you have now taken
is rendered doubiy sacred by your solemn
appeal to the Supreme Ruler OF the Universe
and the symbols Of the Governmen. and
Union.
Ever remember that it cannot be violated
without dshonor to yourselves, and injury to-
your country
The Bible, Declaration OF Independence,
md Constitution Of the United States, con.
ain the charter Of the our religious and civ
/ rights AT the same tine, they inculeaia
our various duties. You were, therefore,
obligated upon them; eDcircled as they were
oy the glorious flag Of our Union, the cher
shed emblem Of all our privilege.
BY these we should always live; and, If it
must te, in the defense Of them We should
iie ..aH..
The spirits and arts OF peace, gentlemen,
ire essen ial to National prosperity. These
'hould be sedulously taught aud cultivated.
But sho aid foreign foes or tratorous hands
attempt to rob Us OF our Inheritance, let eve
Y heart be moved every arm be nerved and
ct millions Of swords leap from their rest
md turn every way to guard the great tenn
Die Of our liberty.
Gentleman, aound you is band of free.
nen, who are pledged de!cnd our glorious
Union. They have made bigh resolve,
md will keep it or die. This circle is new
II to be broken by TREAcHERY.
Response by members
Never"
P.-Membsrs Of the L will enlarge your
ircle to admit new MEMBERS?
Response by members:l
ave will"
P--Prepare for assessions to your ranks.
The circle will here be opened, the new
members admitted and with clasped upliited
lands repeat the foliowing]
5fgfvsste4 rREEMEN's PLEIGE
To defend and pei petrate freedom and the
Union. Iplsdgs my life my fortune, aud my
acred honor. 30 HELP ME Gop.
Z Here give the Signs, ec,., applicable to
be secret work.
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