Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-09-12

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laws and constitution thereof against enemies, for
eign and domestic, to secure the ascendency Of
American institutions on this continent, to protect,
defend and strengthen all loyal men and members
Of the Union League Of America in all their rights
of person or property, to demand the elevation and
aid in tho education of the labor hnd hboring men
of the whole country, to make our councils, schools
for the prompt and proper instruction of all men
in the duties of American citizenship, and for the
inculcation of sentiments of true charity and
brotherly affection among the members Of our Or
der. ... a5,f -. ..........
A.V.P. Having informed you Of the purposes
of our ORDER now expect from you promise of
secrecy before proceeding farther. Have l your
solemn pledge to keep secret whatever may trans
pire in your presence? Answer must be in the
affirmative. .-i gsiy4lgs s...s
To the questions to be propounded you will an
ywer upon your'honor and under your pledge of
secrecy. ;..,. a.. p. .l. II 3''a
lst. Do you fully subscribe to the principles set
forth in the Declaration of Independence? -
I'd. Do you acknowledge that your first and
highest allegiance under God, is due to the Govern
ment of the United States of America.
srd. Are you willing to pledge yourselfto resist,
to the utmost extent of your power, all attempts
to subyelt or overthrow the Government OF the
United States? .E
4th. VIII you strive to the extent Of your abii-
ty for the maintenance of liberty the elevation OF
labor; the education in the responsibilities and du-
ties of American citizenship of all the people OF
this country; the practice Of true friendship and
charity towards each and al of the order, of which
you are about to become member, and for the
election Or appointment to all places public trust
of such men only as are reliable supporters othese
principles and measures? n..
5th. Are you willing, and do you desire to bind
yourself, by o solemn oath to the maintenance Of
the principles and policy indicated in the inteog
atories to which you have now afrmatively replied
9Th. DO you pledge your honor that you will o.
bey all rules and orders of the Union League Of
America, which shall not conflict with your lawful
rights and privileges as loyal citizen, and keep
involate oil secrets and ceremonies Of the League,
when communicated to you as such
(Shouh the candidate answer all Of the forego-
ing questions in the affirmative, the A. V. T. shall
report to the P and C.. as follows:) -..
A. VP Mr.. President, Ihave made the prop.
er examination, and find all the candidates worthy
and willing to proceed. Unless the report is OBJ,
jected to by the Marshal or other person. the Pres
ident will direct as follows: ass..a.-
P. The Marshal will conduct the candidate into
our council r.. .. s . ..s
The Marshal retires and conducts the candidates
to the door and makes the usual alarm.
81. Who comes here under the private signal OF
our League? .r
M. Candidates; who, having been duly elected
and examined, desire admission into our loyal band
n. Mr.. President, the Marshal announces can,
didates, who, having been duly elected and exam
| ined, desire admission to our loyal band.
P. The loyal and worthy are always welcome. -
Admit them.
The door is opened, and the candidates, prece
ded by the NJ, enter in double file, arm in arm,
and passing around the altar are presented in front
of the p. 8 chair. As they enter the door the p
gives three raps with the gave which will call up
the G. The President rising, the NJ. will intro
duce the candidates by name. ..
While the candidates are coming in and taking
their places around the altar, the P. may direct
the G. to sing verse or more of the patriotic
song, Hail Columbia" or ''Star Spangled
Banner" which may be printed on cards for the
use of the G. By a signal from the P. the mem
bers take their seats during the delivery Of the ad
dress.
NJ. Mr.. Vice-President, have the pleasure o.
presenting these candidates for membership in oul
Union League.
| ADDRESS.
V.P. Gentlemen Tor sir:) We rejoice that you
have thus voluntarily come forward to unite will
u.s. The cause we advocate is that Of our country
Banded together for the purpose Of perpetuatlne
the liberties for which our fathers fought, we have
sworn TO protect them. In time of peril to oul
government and the Union, it became the sacred
duty Of all true patriots to unite their efforts fo1
the preservation of constitutional freedom and il
thwarting the designs of traitors to destroy the
tree Of liberty planted by our patriot fathers, and
watered by their blood.
Neither domestic traitors or foreign foes must be
permitted to destroy this nation, nor to circum
scribe the influence and progress of American in
stitutions on this continent.
The first grand purpose of our organization has
been accomplished, through the combined efforts
of our order and the gallantry and perseverance o.
our citizen soldiers, to whom our grateful acknowl
edgments and continued appreciation are ever due
The legitimate fruits of this triumph are yet te
be secured in the complete ascendency Of the true
principles of popular government; the establish
ment Of equal liberty; the elevation and education
of the toing masses of the republic; the preserya
ton Of the national honor and faith; the inculca
ton of q brotherly affection and true charity to
wards all the complete and final overthrow at the
ballot box, as in the field, of the olgarchy Of pot
ical leaders, who sought to ruin when they coulc
not rule, and through whose errors and wrongs oul
country has been baptized in blood; the establish
ment here Of an asylum for the oppressed Of othel
lands and of beacon light 50 prominent and en-
during as to be seen by all nations for all time, ant
so uneriug as to guide all people to the certain