The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-15
IS THIS A FREE COUNTRY !!
uiTE IRTSU-AMERICAN PROTEST
ANS THE RIGHT TO PARA DEF


American Protc-tunts are Men sworn 90
supp r the Constitution OF the United
Sinfcs, to be True and LoyuI, aud TO
A...st the Lawful Authorities of the
Land in the Execution OF their Duties.
Foat Tie sun Qr Juiy O. it9.
- Why cgurot We bc allowed the same
freedom Us auy other worthy body OF men, ire.
g.,.,c OF nary, religious, or political. There Is
uo,Alng i the institution OF our Association which
can 'u:' The feelings OF cny unparalleled mind. We
are simply Protestant body. who meet for mutual
in ryy,ucnt. We are not anugonistic 10 any creed.
v, akc care G. each Others INTEREST,". We are lib
al in our viows. allowing every man aud over
creed heir respective rights, rrivi'oees and irce-
dom. We must not offend any man by reason OF Lis
:t,l-ion, " Otherwise.
Ncalc sworn to support the Constitution OF the
United states: to BE- true and loyal; TO assist the
law al authorities Of tie land in the execution o.
Aer duties to be charitable toward oil men, besr-
pg no malice or 81 will toward any, and endea'
goriug as much rs 10th in u.s. to live ucaccabY VITA
and amt ne all men. Our high degrees are Masonry
md We conduct our proceedings according 10 "'
rrnciple. with tie exception ibat"e arc "' % uHo
filth. one lore. ore God. Therefore, "SaSohs m
tcr,uces and charges fall short of our real ogect
We ce'enretc tie 18TH July az being the anniversary
of civil and r,l lots liberty achieved in Ireland Tor
all nations as much for Roman Catholics rs for
Trotcsunts. 1lJ IL our annual day Of jog and re-
ju.cin- Wctiug cue wives, sisters, and friends TO
enjoy our rlc ,suf,s. aud We insult man by the
way wc give and receive.
We rro,,ct an Nor. and we dcsrsc none and II
III. hIri'y was a little more enjoyed by Saxon
he would e more tolcran; and Lcarcr bis claim to
Mas,ns, Good Tcmplars, and Temperance mon.
We deny the charges Of numbering children In Ire
land and Canada. as mentioned by "Sgxor." such
u1voftly remark need no further explanation.
On tie 12'h July last We Assembled In one body,
sni, a. lad been previously arranged, proceeded to
Paterson. y. j , and We claIlenge any similar body
Of u,u to proceed and return in more orderly, In
offensive. aud honorable manner than did we on that
by. We paradol the principal streets, saluted
Waslingtons statue. played "The star spangled
Banner" Rally Round the Flag, Boys" &c; tic
only tune which could be clained u party tune,
t,mg tie Protestant Boys" and that tune is
never Ilayod a challenge, for musicians very tell
know that tic same tune or air Is PLAYED TO several
Ter ccoml os tions-eyen Roman Catholics well
a. Tro,estaG,s dance to It, THUS We proceeded Ia
Paterson and there enjoyed onrseivos la lawful aud
orderly plc,sures-RonGan Catholics sharing
!OyWcnt.
But on our return through New York We We're
attacked N q cuwardly manner by some cowardlJ
men. even too unworthy to be classified among any
definite sec, or party and we're It not for the timely
emu appreciated an OF the police, many lives would
lie seriously endangered We most Indignantly de
ny every charge OF riot made against Us by saxon
and o,bers. Aud loyal and peaceful ciuzeus,
whose Association Is founded on truth, peace, faith
and charity, We CLAIM the privilege OF enjoying the
liberty OF these free States 10 whose Constitution
We are held IN allegiance. God dciond the right.
/ am, cir, very respectfully,
Your oDedient and loyal servant
JOHN +. BOYD.
Provincial Grand Secretary Loyal Orange Ass9cia