The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-08-24

A. President; B. Vice President; c. Sec
rotary; d. Treasurer; Z. Marshal; f. Her
aid G. Chaplain; III. Altar.
EMBLEMs.
Altar, Holy Bible. Declaration of indie
pendence, Constitution of the United States,
Flag of the Union. %Censor of Incense.
Sword, Gsvel. Ballot Box; and Sickle, Shut
tie, Anvil, or other emblems OF industry.
I.The Fire of Liberty. to be kiIkled in the
Censor. is obtained by dissolying one pound
of gum myrrh in half gallon of alcohol
Saturate sponge with small portion of
this liquid, place the sponge in an iron yes
lei and set il on fire. a little chloride of
Stuntia, in the proportion OF one TO eight of
the above solution. sprinkled on the sponge,
will change the flame to beautiful red.
OPENING COUNCIL.
The President assumes the chair, gives
one rap with the gavel and says, II am about
TO open this Council. Any present who are
not members will retire to the ante room.
officers will take their respective stations"
P.-The Herald will close the doors.
P.-The Marshal will satitfy himself that
all presest are qualified. and report.
The NJ makes careful examination, and
reports accordingly.
P.-This Council is now open for the dis
patch of business.
V. p. respOnds-So be il.
P-The MARSHAL will drape the altar.
The NJ. will place the Flag and emblems
upon the Altar, the books being open and
sword lying across them, in which position
they will remain during the session of c.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
lst-Calling the roll of officers.
2d.-Reading the minutes of preceding
meeting, and approval of the same.
3d.-Initiatlon.
4th.-Election of officers at such meetings
as the same shall properly occur.
5th.-Propositiens for membership re-
ceived and referred.
6th.-Reports of Investigating committees
on application for membership, and ballot
ing for candidates.
7th.-Reports of committees. l, Commit
tee on state of the Union; 2, Committee on
finance; 3, Special committees.
Sth.-U Unfinished business.
9th.-New business.
INITIATION.
P.-The A. V. P. accompanied by the NJ,
W ill retire to the ante room.
The A. V. z. addresses those present as
follows
Gentlemen: Before declaring the objects of
this order, l am directed to require of each
of you here present solemn obligation of
secrecy as to whatever may transpire in
your presence. (Any one refusing to be
thus obligated will be Immediately dismiss
ed.)-viZ:
/, (each repeating his own name) i'm the
presence of Almighty God. do swear Chose
conscientously Directing may affirm with
an uplfted hand, To keep secret, and at no
time to reveal TO any person or persons, or
otherwise in any manner or form so that at
any time any tact or facts of whatever may
here tFanspire, or which may be made or be-
come known by and in consequence OF this
my obligation of secrecy; so help me God,
and keep me steadfast i'll this my purpose
and binding obligation.
The A. V. z. will then declare the objects
as follows
Gentlemen The objects of this organiza-
ton are to preserve our liberties as peo-
Pile; maintain the supremacy of the Law,
the Constitution and Union of the Govern
ment of the United States of America
against all enemies. whether domestic or
foreign secure permanently the ascendancy
of American Institutions and Interests to
ourselves and posterity; protect and
strengthen all in their rights of property
and person; demand and sustain the educa-
ton and elevation of the Laborer, and make
our organic alton the school for the prompt
aud efficient instruction of all men in the
duties of American citizenship.
The objects being thus defined, are you
willing to proceed 2"
If answered afirmatively, the a. V.P.
will proceed thus:
Gentlemen To the questions now to be
propounded you will answer under your
obligation of secrecy.
"Ist Do you fully subscribe to the prin-
ciples set forth in the Declaration of indie
pendence?
(Answer to this and all other questions
must be in the affirmative or immediate
dismissal follow:)
I'D. Do you acknowledge that your first
and highest allegiance under God, is due the
Government of the United States of Amer
lea?
sd. viii you pledge yourself to resist to
the utmost of your ability, even to the sac
rifice of your life, all attempts to subvert or
overthrow the Government of the United
States of America?
18th. Will you strive to the utmost of
your ability for the maintenance of Liber-
ty, the elevation of Labor, the education
in the responsibilities and duties of Ameri-
can citizenship of all the people of this
country; the practice of true brotherly
charity towards each and all of the Order
of which you are now to become a mem Der.
and for the election or appointment TO all
places of public trust of such men only as
are reliable supporters of these principles
and measues?
18th. Do you hold and believe that Seces-
sion is Treason. and that the action OF the
Government of the United States in sup
pressing the late Rebellion was just and ex-
pedeDt?
9th. Do you pledge your active support to
such legislation, both State and National, as
will be effective in removing all the con-
comitsnts of Slavery?
18th. Are you willing and will you en-
deavor TO extend to all men, the exercise of
Equal Political Rights. who have equal Po-
litical Responsibilities?
18th. Are you willing, and do you desire,
to bind yourself by solemn oath TO the
maintenance of the principles and policy
indicated in the interrogatories to which
you have now affirmatively repiiedf
18th. Will you obey all Rules and Orders
of the Union League of America which
shall not conflict with your lawful Rights
and Privileges as Loyal Citizens?"
The A. v p. will then return to Council
and report to the P, viz:
have obligated the candidates in wait
ing, and made the proper examinations, and
find them trusty and willing to proceed.
There being no objection
.P-The Marshal will conduct the can
didates to our Council"
After the ceremony of introducing and
assembling around the Altar. the NJ. pre-
sents the candidates to the V. p.
ADDRESS:
aV. P.-Gentlemen: This body was or
ganized during the rebellion Of the South
ern States, for the purpose of sustaining the
Government in its efforts to perpetuate its
existence and the liberties for which our
fathers fought. The grand purpose Of the
organization has been happily accomplished
but the legitimate fruits OF this triumph are
to be secured in the complete ascendency OF
the true principles of popular Government
equal liberty. education and elevation Of
the toiling masses; preservation OF our
national honor and faith, brotheTly affec-
ton and true charity toward all men. These
IL is our province and duty 20 instill into
the minds ana hearts of all, and to use our
utmost endeavors 70 enforce. II euch SEN