Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-06-22
CONSTITUTION OF. THE CONFEDERATE
LEAGUE,

I. This Body is constituted for the advance
ment OF the Southern Confederacy in gaining its
independence, and putting down all acts and
nj cans detrimental to its cau.e the protection Of
disabled aud INDECENT soldiers, and their wives
and children. 20
power TO constitute Auxiliary Bodies throughout
the Cunfedcracy.
III. II shall be known and distinguished by
the name Of the Confederate League.
w. Ten worthy and reliable persons making
auplicatop the Officerf, with the consent Of the
membora shall have power to establish one Aux
sfliary League, which skall be subject to ths Con-
stitution.
V. AS soon as two or mere Leagues are formed,
they, by their Representatives, shall have power to
constitute Grand League, which shall hayo
power and control over tho Subordinate Lcnguss
vi. The following are, the specific objects Of
this League 1st, To unite the influence Of all true
Patriots, thereby to facilitate thoir union and
operation. Cd, To encourage our Soldiers, and
to see that .kc:. niycs and children arc cared
for. 3d.. To put down Speculation md E1tor.
ton. 4th, To. keep viginnt watch over all
strap gers and foreigners, and other suspicious
characters.
VII. The Officers Of tho Confederate League
sball he Commander, two Lieutenant Command
er,, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall be elected
by ballot
VIII. The Commander shall preside over MI
meetings, ssue all orders, and geo that they are
executed. In his absence, the Lieut.. Commander
shall preside and act. ;,
IX. The Secretary shall keep record oil all
matters proper to DO recorded.
x The Troasurer shall receive oil moneys,
ani disburso them as ordered blythe Commander
and majority Of the Members.
vi No person shall become member of any
I,eapue except he be of Southern Birth, or has
hsen resident of the Southern Confederacy for
ten ycurs, eighteen yenrs Of age, take the Pro-
scri6ed PLEDGE and receive unnnimous ballot.
XII. Every member, e. he is received, shall
paw to the Treasurer Ono Dollar.
XIII. Any member violating the Constitution,
ny.Iaws or Orders shall be gubject TO such pun
;.Smept as tuo.thirds of the membcra may SEQ
cause to inliet..'
y1y. The members shall have power to form
Rules, make arrangements, appoint Committees
fnr the accomplishment of any and all business
eonuected with tho League.
Wv Tro-thirts OF the whole number Of Mem
b.rs shall constitute quorum, and the same ehal
decide all questions.
WI The above Constitution Shall be liable to
omen5m.nt or alteration by tWo.thirdz vote Of
an ths members at any regular meeting.
, The sonn t.rsirp,, signal, membership, words
and, acts of this body arc known only to the
League. The pledge contains the oath of ALLIE
glance.
IA. B., Of my own accord, of Southern birth
fot resident of the Confederate Statcs for ten
ycara,) owing ne allegiance, except to my God
and tho Confederate States, do pledge my word
md honor yithout reserve, that will not reveal
anv word, act countersign or signal Of this
League or any other. Ipledge myself to report
person. neting in violation of tho object: Of
the Constitution and By, Laws. I pledge myself
10 uil unt. protect ali dsabled and indigent SOL
aiers their wives and children, as far as lies in
INV power. All Of which in presence Of God and
this Lcssue;I pledge myself to carry cut, abide.
aad noror reveal: fu