The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-07-30
vallandigham's Plan to Over
throw the Government.
TNE PEACE PARRY PLOT.
Full Details of the Organi-
ZatiOn.
It's Declarations, 0a!hs, Charges, Signs,
Signals, Passwords, Grips
kn Is. 10.
Rituel OF 80. A. K.o

Tho sign OF recognition IL made by placing the right
hand the lef arm, lrs above the elbow bringing ne
left the right forearm and thrns,ng the right
hand under the lott arm, Ia ndlre Ihe response 70
chs sign made by placing the right hand above tho
eyes, with the angers closed, II shading them which
ts again by strosng the chin as IN ar.
ranging the beard
each throw forward the right foot until they meet,
aud taking hold OF the hands, each extends the
contact with tho inside of the wrist OF the
opposite party viii firm pressure The party first adj
vancug then uters the word ''Nu," the other party
eiacul,tcs .ohlo tho first party then says "Lac."
These three sylabss are the word calhoun trans
5. Tho sign OF distress is made by throwing up the
right arm II adjusting the coat word Is used as
sign Of distress the night time, when the sign cannot
be seen Tas is "Och hone" the Obligation Is gwen
standing tbs candidate taking the position OF soldier
placing the left hand upon the sht breast and raising
the right hand, when the usual oath OF fidelity a gwen
Alter the first ana second Signs are given II there be
doubt in regard TO either party by tho ohor the party
sAdouhting wil clasp his hands together firmly when
the opposite party win ask, ''What have you
there" Tho answer IS, "a box" He then asks, where
party says :, when the party says. "a - SO.
Sortrenlies, 90 K.,' or Order American Knights ~
TEsxalutalion is made on entering a ledge by placing
tho left hand The right breast aud raising the right
hand-the attitude of the candidate when taking tho
obligation.
Neophyte Degree.
''rand hail'' is given by bringing the right forearm
TO poeition similar to the military salute, without
touching tho head cap with the palm OF the hand
the front AID fingers closed If nosced drops the hand to
his side.
The party hailed answers by che "Minor hail." which
is as foowsThe right hand brought to tho forehead,
atey approach each other and give the grip and word
as heretofore described In Of doubt the hands
casped as before described
pEo-lNvoC ALTON.
God OF our fathersl whose inspiration moved them
mighty deeds OF vaor in the OF Eternal Truth JUS
tce aud Human Rights; their sons would lam recos
niZe the same presence and inspiration In this w.
Grated TO the principles which they precept
and by example, and defended with their vos aud their
sacred honor. With the Divine Presence let hottest
memories come, like incense, to souls, and exalt
'shem with emotions worthy OF the ceremonies OF tho
Supreme OCCASION Amen
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
]. God hath created the Universal
All men are endowed by the Creator with certain
rightselua 80 far as there equality, in the capacity
for appreciation, enjoyment and exercise vi those
OF which inalienab!e while others may
uutary act consent be qualified, teuded rea-
oushed for the purpose OF social or organi
Eation
Government arises from the necessities OF society.
a. Right government derives It's sole authority irou,
the viii OF the governed, expressly declared
The grand purpose or Is the welfare Of
the governed lis IS measured by the degree of
progress which the people shall have attased towards
she meet exalted civilizatcn,
9. Government founded the principles enuncated
In the foregoing propositions Is designated democracy
aegcc,on observation and cxDercnce seem ~ have
established in the minds OF wise and men tho
conclusion that government ery organized the
great principles which our Revolutionary ancestors m
trots and sIges held. incecated AID defended. best
achieves the grand and beneacen ends OF human
ment
s. The government organized and existing in the orri
nal thrtsen states Of North Arnerici when they had
generally ronouuced their allegiance the govcrumen:
o. Great Britain, we regard as the wlsest and bes
adapted 60 the nature add character Of the people nhab-
ting the continent of North America at The esent day
D. Tho givernmsnt designated "Tne United Stato CT
America" which shah shed is light along the Path OF
future ages, he conception and achievement
wisdom. enlightened patriotism and virue. That gov.
crument created by thirteen free, sovereign an in.
dependent states for their mutual benefit, administer
ca their common interests and being ondo
with the powers, dignity aud supremacy aud further
Other which are distinctly specified, and warranted
and Conferred by the strict letter Of the constoton
the United states"
OEnrCsTrOy.
-, fully mprehendny and approaching
che declaration OF principles which have just heard pro-
nounced, told them for truih--to cherish them my
heartl incucAte them among fellow -mep--io Illus
crate them rs for as IN lies IN daily walk and
and need b., delaad them with my life.
lsoleaal! promise that viii never make known
TO any person persons, by sign signs, word or
words any other manner ceremonies IN nioh
have Iust taken part, the names persons who
Save participated with me. nor any single word
thpg which Lave heard or have herein To the
raItbfn performance of all which, presence OF these
Witnessed worthy Sponsors pledge my sacred
honor. Amen.
rcJs give the signs and passwords OF the " and the