The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1868-06-23

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ali their fiery trials, and at1ast didst.
crown them with victory.
May we be united in love for our
common country, imbued with senti-
ments Of Liberty, attached to the prin-
ciples of the Constitution, filed with
reverence for Thy Holy Law, and may
Thy Good Spirit Guide, strengthen
and comfort US, w, and forever.
Amen. AfF y Egg
i frepeat your name after mine do
solemnly swear Tor affirm) in the pres
ence of God and these witnesses, that
l will never voluntarily bear arms
against the United States, while
citizen thereof; that will support,
protect and defend the Constitution
and Government of the United States,
and the flag thereof, against all enemies
foreign and domestic; that will bear
true faith and allegiance to the same;
and that will also defend this State
against any invasion, instruction, or
rebellion, to the extent of my ability.
This l freely pledge without mental
reservation or evasion. Furthermore,
that I aOiU do all IN my poaUer to elect true
and reliable Union men and supporters
of the Government, and none others, to
all Offices of profit or trust, from the lo0-
est to The highest-in Ward, Z'oon, Coun-
ty, State and General Government
And should / ever be called to fill any
office, will faithfully carry out the
objects and principles of this L. And
further, that l will protect, aid and de-
fend all worthy members of the U. L.
And that l will never make known in
any way or manner, to any person or
persons not members of the u. L., any
of the signs, passwords, proceedings,
debates or plans of this or any other
c. under this organization, except when
engaged in admitting new members
into this L. (Place your right hand
upon the Holy Bible, etc. And with
my hand upon the Holy Bible, Declare
ton of Independence, and the Constitu-
ton OF the United States of America,
under the seal of my sacred honor, l
acknowledge myself firmly bound and
pledged to the faithful performance of
this my solemn obligation. So help
me God. s.a
The OATH which you have now taken
of your own free will and accord, can
not be violated without leaving the
stain of PERJURY UPON YOUR
SOUL. You have declared that, under
God, your FIRST and HIGHEST
allegiance is to the Government of
the United States. You have taken
such an oath Of allegiance, upon the
Holy Bible, Constitution, and Declare
ton of Independence lying within the
folds of the flag of the Union. These
contain the enduring records of our
rights and privileges.
LYNCH's INSTRUCTIONS AND KEY TO THE
RITURAL:
"You mast vote for the Constitution
and for the men who have been selected
by the Republican party to hold Office
Republican tickets will be provi-
died."
"Be sure you have a Republican
ticket before you vote"
Examine it, and have it examined"
''zarm deaf ear to every Democratic
politician"
''The man is one thing, the politi-
clan another"
''Stand firm as the Union soldiers
did before the CALLING fire of the Con
federate batteries
''The Republican party--oUR party,
calls you to the polls to vote"
AGO to work-hunt up voters, and
on the 22d day Of this month, Missis-
sippi will be saved
"Your humble servant, and fellow
citizen,
(Signed) JAMES LYNCH"
These instructions of Lynch were
sent out to the colored voters, imme-
diately after the election day was an
nounced, and the Lynch Leagues COM
menced their midnight drills, = the
convention candidates and their allies
held their mass meetings by private
signal and secret couriers, for the
purpose of eluding the Democrats and
avoiding discussion and exposure
But it has been all to no purpose
The hand writing was upon the wall
murder will out and out it came.
MlssIssIPPIANs, few more days of
well directed effort and the victory is
ours. See the glorions results in an
other column @ E e
"There is tide in the affairs ofmen, which
Taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.o
i Democrats, now's the day and now s
the nour. ay7r1aa on sdj fla-u
Eg9 LAY on! McDuff-