The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-08-13

credited to the Grand Council or fourth de-
gree.
.na What is the sh grR s sign Of recognition
grips given by clasping the right hand
with the index or fore-finger resting upon
the pulse Of each; the sign (the only gem
uine one) is made by shading the eyes with
the right and the left hand placed upou
the right breast. and the password lam
unable to give. because eacn county has o
distinct one. and is changed monthly. sasl
@. What words are used when the sign
Of distress cannot be seen? "A. A0k-hou.n
O. What is the origin Of the order Of
American Knights. A. have heard that
it originated in the State Of Louisiana. in
1858: also. that it extends back to the Rev
oiution OF T76, having had . precarious
existence to the present rebellion. IS
Q. What is the relation between this or
der and the So called Confederate Govern.
ment. A. At the time joined UNDER
stood that Its object was to aid and assist
the Confederate Government, and endeav.
or to restore the Union AZ it was prior to
this rebellion. - =
q. In what particular was aid and as
s!stance to be given to the Confederate
government! A. In any and all ways, and
at any and all times.
lance having been rendered by this order
during your connection with 1t in the man
ner above spoken of? A.. I know that
arms and ammunition have been purcha-
sed by members of the order to send TO
other members in the country whore they
could not be had. Tpf 81.
Q. what kinds of arms are mostly fur
nished to parties in the country, by menu
beers of this order? "A. Revolvers. 4 1s
q. Are they purchased or obtained in.
St Louis? A. Yes, sir. $3.50. - [ S,
s @. Is the ammunition alsof A.. Yes,
cir. go 49, .ahIs ~. "A y IL
@. Do you know anything about ad-
vices in reference to the order having been
sent to the rebel afmyf A. OF my own
knowledge do not, but have through
members heard that constant communicA.'
ton was kept up between st: Louis and
the rebel army. As.esss Ef 5a4
@. When was the evolutionary move
mont contemplated by this order, TO have
taken place. A. The advent Of Mr.. VAL
landigham into the United States from
exile. @;@
Q. When were the members of this or
der hrst instructed to arm and prepare for
this movement? A. In the summer or fan
of 1868.
Q. In what manner was the Confederate
army to cooperate with this ordeIf "A.
This order was to hold itself in readiness
advent into the State.
Q. Who was to have command Of men
composing this order in Missouri, in that
event? A. The Grand Commander Of the
State of Missouri.
@. What disposition was to have been
made Of the officers commanding this de-
partment in that event? A. Treated rs .
common enemy.
@. This order is exclusively made up of
disloyal persons, is it not7 A. Yes, sir,
all Democrats who are DESTROYS Of securing
the independence Of the Confederate
States.
Q. Have you ever purchased any arms
and ammunition to supply this orderf "A.
/ have.
q. What amount Of each. A. Very lit
tie ammunition, perhaps two hundred re-
volvers in all.
q. In whs manner were they sent
away. A. Some were delivered to the
parties themselves, and some were ship
q. Were not those 80 shipped nearly all
sent to Northern Missouri A. Yes, sir,
nearly all Of them.
=. Were they purchased on regular per-
Mits, or clandestinely. A. Clandestinely.
@. Were such arms shipped to fictitious
pa. tiles, and in packages and parcels pur-
port. ing to be anything..else than armsf A.
Some. times to real parties, and sometimes
inc To b. merchandise.
3. What is the number Of this order in
a. Iouisp A. From 5000 to $1,000 men.
@. What ia the number In the State OF
Missouri? A. From 10000 to $1,000 men.
The address Of Supreme Commander
marked 49," being shown witness, is rec
ognized as the production Of &C. Wright,
COPIES Of which he has sen in the Office OF
Charles L. Hunt. There can be. no doubt
Of Wright's being the author. from the fact
that it was issued before VallandfRham
was elected Supreme Commxnder OF the
order! The signature, p. CALAIS UrDdNas,
8. c., has a meaning that witness Las never
heard explained.
o. Are any Of the officers of this order
salaried officers? A. / don't know; my
impression il that the Supreme Consman-
der receives salary. -
Z @. Who first organized the order Of
American knights in the State of Missouri!
A. p. c. Wright, OF New York.
@. Have you any knowledge ofoNe VIM.
NJ. Douglass? A. know the man; have
met him four or five times.
Q. Do you know il be has ever been le-
Rally authorized by said order to establish
temples in Missouri? A. Of my own
knowledge don't know, but my impress
sion, formed by remarks OF members, led
me to believe he Was. .e4sl 1
@. Is it not generally known that VIM.
M DOuKldSS 10 MI Sx0xoS0Iy SxOu4 IlCC .
army? A. don't know; he became very
unpopular with the order even before his
arrest. iHg34@ .ssr1 @@as =
O. Was Douglass active in organizing
Temples in Missouri A. think he was,
very. .inss!a pass ssk II
o. Was he not on very intimate and con-
fidential terms with Ohas. 4. Hunt, of St.
Louis? A. Yes; more so than with any,
other person in this city.
@. Was there q secret police made up OF
members of said order, whose duty 1t was
to ascertain the names Of United States de-
tectives. and If possible 10 battle their eff
forts In appfahending rebels and members
| az said orderfs "A. OF my own knowledge
| I can't saw: but heard through members
| that there was such police to be organized,
| INIT to be known only to the officers Of said
order. That would properly be the busi-
ne,,s Of the ex-commandef.
9. Was the secret assassination OF any
United States officers, soldiers or Govern
ment employees proposed by any member
or members Of said order9 A. Ehave heard
| II discussed in council, and recommended.
Q. State what this order contemplated IN
1.-THE event of Prios's invading Missouri this
summer? A. The, or rather It, Intended
to unite with Price, drive out the U. 3. Tor