Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-09-19
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ORGANIZATION FOR CIVIL WAR
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cIap0Trap to Catch cudgeons
Anew Conspiracy New Rebellion
ORGANIZATIONS FOR CIVIL WAE
cIap0Trap to Catch cudgeons

cIap0Ffap to Catch cudgeons
The following is the Z" Ritual " and flum-
merry, now being employed by the Radicals
to entrap and control the votes and person.
al liberty of the Soldiers and others, whom
they can seduce into their dark lantern
dens. Theyyare active In organizing secret
clubs all over the country. Let patriots
and the friends of peace and good order
read, observe, and ponder. .up 20 aH
Proceedings of EnIistment and Mus.
ter OF the .EGrand Army of the He.
public" 1885,. .# ..
b.. .,. SECTION FIRST. ,..I ..
P.C.-Ofllcer OF the Day, for what pur-
pose have we assembled? .....f. ..,.
0. of D.-For the purpose of opening an
| encampment of the q. A. r., for transaction
of business, and enlistment Of recruits. !
=. G. to O. D.--Are you satisfied that all
present are members of the Grand Army |?
o. of D.-Sir, Will at once make the
Grand Rounds and report. (Atwhich the
! 0. d. will proceed to take up the pass from
all members present and report to the Z. C.)
| Sir, | am satisfied (or not satistiedD that all
present are members of the Grand Army.
p. C.-Let the Assembly be sounded. m.
| O.G. will command. Fall in Guard, and
proceed at once to relieve the outpOsts.
! Arriving at the outposts, should he find
any stranger there, he will at once take
charge of him, and learn from the sentinel
on duty why he is retaining him at the out
post. ..f ....,....-.. .,.I....'.r. ..... ...
Sentinel-I found him (or them) wan
dering near our lines desiring to enter the
cncampment.
0. of G. to Stranger~-Wha was your OBJ
| iect in wandering near our lines?
Stranger-I desire to enlist in the "Grand
A rmy of the Republic" l'- ..
g The Officer of the Guard will address the
recruit ... 90. ...f........
My friend, if after examination in ac-
cordance with the regulations for the gov
ernment of this sencampment, you are found
to be Qualified, we will rejoice to receive
| you into our ranks. Is it OF your own free
| will and accord that you make this request?
Recruit will reply-It is. u -. G.. 4.
o. Of G.-DO you understand the objects
for which this great army is being enlisted!
Recruit do.
O.. G.-Are you fully determined to do
your duty to your country and your COM
rades-in-arms in the future, as you have
| been faithful to them in the past?
| Recruit am.
o. of G.-1. What is your name?
2. What is your age2
| 3. Where do you reside? .....
i 4. What is your occupation?
| 3. Where were you born?
6. Have you served your country in the
field? r.'.s
Z. In what command Estate company
and regiment. .'""
s. How long were you in the service?
j D. We're you honorably discharged from
| the service? p. -.;.,........,, f....,,, Cd. ..
THE Officer of Guard will then, In tone
of authority, command: ''' .' ~ i'
Sentinel, You will take charge of our
friend, and conduct him to the quarters of
| the Officer of thelDay. ti' = 1850
D When arrived at the quarters OF the
o.G. to o. D.-sir: bring you these
men (or this mah) whom the sentinel found
wandering near the Outposts, and who have
expressed desire to, enter our encamp-
ment. have examined them (Or hm) and
have the honor to report that they (or he)
| have answered all questions in a satisfac-
tory manner, and in accordance with the
regulations for the government of this
| Army. ....-..r... .,......-.... ...Li..
O.D. to Recruit-My friend, before going
further, you will be required to take upon
yourself asolemn obligation. Are you will
ling to do so? p sb.C ..,...la q .i.l +.
Recruit am. ........., 49,.
n The Officer of the Day will then instruct
the recruit to hold up his right hand, and
will administer to him the following Obli-
cation l..t IVA o.. ny..a. a.I..
You do solemnly swear oriatfirm, by the,
ever living God, and in the presence of
/ these witnesses, your former comrades in
arms, that you will not divulge to any liv-
ing being any questions that have been, or
may be asked7you whilst you are in this
camp, anything you may see or hear in
this camp or anything you may hear said
| by others; that you will, not mention to
any person or persons, not members of this
| camp, the name of any one you may see
here, either at thisOr any other time; that
you will not mention to any one, should
| you become member or not, and that you
will true answers make to the best of your
knowledge and belief-"So help you GOd.n
o. of D.-You will remain as you are,
| and await orders from the Commander of
this post. .,,..., r......, 80.
The Officer of the Day then instructs the
Orderly-You will report to the Adjutant
oflthe post that have In my charge for
| mer soldier of the Republic, a brave de-
| fender of the American Union, who de-
| sires to enlist in the Grand Army of this
Glorious Republic. il
Orderly will report to Post Adjutant-
Sir, the Officer of the Day desires to enter
the camp in charge of a former soldier Of
tkls Republic. -..-.,..,..-
| Post Adjutant will salute the Commander
OF the Post, and report the same as orderly.
20 The Commander of the Post will then di-
| rect the Post Adjutant to repair to the
| camp entrance and see that the recruit is
Pprbperly qualified for admission to the.
I4hhinj ~ 9Ne9 m 9IJ on ildGcu1Q Il 9lyA
! / Post Adiutant to the Officer Of the Day
Sir, / am, directed by the commander of
| this post to inquire if you, have examined
your charge carefullyY ''''' 81 ~
| 81 OgOf Day to Post Adjt.AI have, sir. 9rj
Ins Post Adit. to o. of gDay-iATe you .in-
formed of his honorable. discharge from
sefyee2nJIi4l ,IIy..ih ,IInn.G 4 a .ai
O.ofD, to Post Adjt,TI, am, sir. d, ,ti,
PostAdjt. to o.. OF D.-And above all,
'sir, do you know beyond a doubt that he
has never. deserted the service ofGhis coun-
tFy in herhour of dapgerlia yllsuoigs5to7e
o. of d. to Post Adjt.-I do, sir.
p. too Ds-Sirn you'will n0w,lpTe-
pare the recruit for the solemn scenes OF
T6e tSfASer ofthe Day will then give the
prhpcr salute, and will instruct the Officer
,ol lnuiG uardto prepare the recruit for adj
Tmksion.