Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-08-23

under penalty of immediate death: So help
you God!
AnsWeT-I do.
CONSTITUTIONS.
You, in the presence of those assembled,
and in presence of Almighty God, do
solemnly swear that you will fully endorse
and promise to maintain at the risk of your
life and property, the following measures:
lat. You are faithfully to abide by the
regulations and laws made by this associR-
ton, snd perform, to the best Of your sbil-
ity all the duties assigned you by it.
I'd. You are not to reveal to man, Wo-
man or child, who are connected with this
associations; the. workings of the same;
their place of meeting; those who are con-
nected with it, or any information which
might possibly, by any means, be 80 con-
strued as 10 cast suspicion on this associa-
ton or any of its members.
Sd. You are to observe in your duties,
and all operations of the association in
which you may be engaged, all possible
caution in your conversation and actions,
not have private conversations or go
through with any sign or action which
might attract the attention of those around
unless you positively know that they are
good and faithful members of this associ-
alton. Also in going to and from places
of rendezvous you will be very cautious,
aud refrain from loud talking, laughing or
improper conduct.
4th. When you see anything going on
or about TO be done, which might result in
the detriment or hurt of any member of
this association by any party whatever.
You are to give or send them informa alton,
| regardless of time, business or weather;
and in the event OF members being wrong
| fully arrested on political matters, you will
do all in your power, with safety to your
self and this association, TO assist in their
| rescue.
9th. You are 10 short to be a good and
faithful member of this association, and do
all in your power for the interest and well
| fare of the same, with no mental reserVa.
lion in regard to it. And be it understood
| that in presenting persons for membership
you become responsible for all contingent
cies which may arise from their careless
ness or unfathfulness uutil they become
regular recognized members of this ascot
| alton.
9th. For the wsnton violation of the
| laws, unfaithfulness, or the revelation of
the secret movements or workings of this
association you will suffer the penalty,
which is-DEATH.
7th. Any accused person shall be fairly
lIlcu ny ILC VI lulb dbBOCldLlOQ, TO
be ratified by the directors of the same.
9th. In giving information you are nei-
tber to enlarge nor diminish, but to give it
to the best of your knowledge. Rumors shall
be rendered as such, with the authority for
the same. s.
INITIATION.
The meeting being called to order By the
Chairman, the Captain of the Guards, with
oil I'll IL
for admission to the circle of members
| facing the Chairman, who stands a little
in advance of the centre of the directors.
which being done, the Captain of the
Guards forms his guards outside and ex.
tending entirely around the members.
himself taking position on the right of the
Chairman, who proposes to the candidates
the following questions:
1st. Have you any objections to become
member of this association
AnsWer-No.
The Chairman will then address the can.
didates in the following words:
AMY friends you are now about to be-
come members of this association. You
have been presented by good and faithful
members of the same, who have VoIuntari-
ly risked their lives as security for your
taithfulness and secrecy. You are to par
" A'A VIC oenentS OI Luis association
and truly and cheerfully to share its labors
and prlVationsi to do your duty to the best
OF your ability and strive to preserve your
integrity and that of this association In
coming here you have volu ntarily declared
your determination to do SO. SbouId Won
fail to observe its rightful and lust laws
you will be dishonered before God and
man, and execrated by the members of
this association, and in the event of yo5r
anfaithfulness, or the violation of the oath
you are aboutto take you will by the mem
bers suffer death. If you have any desire
to withdraw, make it knoWn. Ira 'E'C
Have you any?
AHSWeT.-No.