The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-01-11
COLUMBIA. s. G.


COLUMBIA. s. G.
ThursdayaGp prnine January IL. 1879.
The I.oynIs IIesgue W. tho Ku Kiux.
sad ths sonl or John Brown W. shsI
sosil of the Living South. p
The organ OF the corrupsionists kereis
very much exercised all the time about
that eecrct and oath-bound society, the
Ku Kiux. Klap, but it has nothing to say
about
rTHE LOYAL LEAGUE. II u
2. The State frauds. --a---,,-.-.,-...--
3.Tha pity frauds, ,tt:uqYt .rfYI
It.woutl like very much to muddy the
waters. 30 that the Leaguers. and swim
dfsfs, and oorraptionists may escape.
But whenKu Kiuxism has been disposed
of. then the turn Of the swindlers and
robbers will come next. What brought
the Union, editor. first toSouth sCarolina2
We have the evidence. We ask this
question: Did you not, when you were
coming South last year, write to mem
ber Of Congress from this State, stating
that you we're going to South Carolina
to organize Union Leagues, and that
you would 30 prepare the minds Of the
LesgueIsj as 70 render certain the re-
election OF the member for oil OF which
you asked only that your expenses be
paidP Now answer this. A pretty fe;-
low you, to be denounoing the Ku Klux,
when ;yeui''k know all about it yourself"
Wei have before us the "Ritual. Con-
ssitationZd and By-Laus Of the National
Council, U L.. A., together with all me-
oessary information for the complete
working OF Subordinate Councils" pnb-
lished at Washington, at the Great Re-
public Office, 1867. Do you not knuw
all about this? Do you recognize this
solemn oath?
IL leach repeating his own name,) in
the presence of Almighty God. 10 swear.
with an, nplifted hand. to keep secret,
and at;nD7 time to reveal to any person
orpeseuns, or otherwise in any manner
or form, 30 that at any time any part or
parts may here transpire, or which may
be madeor become known by, and in
conseQheupo of, this my obligation of
secrecy. So help me God, and keep me
steadfsst in this my purpose and binding
obligation" =
The above is the preliminary solemn
oath which the Loyal Lsaguer takes be-
fore he is. allowed to enter the "saored'
circle. After great many other grand
forms, mystical proceedings, and So
lemn prayer to Heaven, We quote the
following extract from tho order OF ini-
tiation inso the Loyal League:
''After darkening the room. the NJ.
lights the fire of liberty, to burn during
the administration Of the obligation; the
members will be notified to Join hands
in circle around the candidates and the
altar-the P. stepping within the circle.
The P. CONTINUES as follows:
Now place your left hand on the no
tional flag, and raise your right toward
Heaven. repeating after me the follow
ing obligation: I, leach repeating his
own name.) with All uplifted hand, in the
presence OF God and these witnesses, do
solemnly swear. Tor affirm, if conscien
tlously opposed without mental reserv-
alton in me of any kind, that I will sup
port, protect and defend the Oonstitu.
ton and Government of the United
States of America, one and indivisible
and the flag thereof, against oil enemies,
foreign and domestic; that I will vote
only for and none but those who advo-
cate and support the great principles set
forth by this League to fill any Office of
honor. profit or trust, in either the State
or General Government; and that, if
ever called to fill any Office, will faith
fully carry out the principles set forth
by this League. And, further, that I
will protect and defend ell worthy men,
bers of the Union League of America !;
and that will never, in any manner or
form. divulge or make known to any
person or persons. not worthy members
OF this organization. any of the signs,
passwords. grips, proceedings, designs,
debates or plans of this or any other
Council! CT this organization, unless
when engaged in admitting new mem
bers, and with my right hand on the
Holy Bible. Declaration of Independ-
ence. and the Constitution of the United
States OF America. acknowledge myself
firmly bound and pledged to the faithful
performances of this, my solemn obliga-
ton: 30 help me God. Response BY
the members: To this. wo pledge our
selves.
''P. Gentlemen, around you is band
OF brothers alike sacredly pledged. This
circle is never to be broken by treachery.
Response by the members: Neuerl
"P. Brothers, will you enlarge your cir
Gle to admit new members? Response
by the members-W We soiN
"P. Prepare, then, for accessions to your
ranks. The circle will here be opened
and the new members admitted.
"F. With clasped and uplifted hands,
repent after me the .freeman's s pledge: To
defend and perpetuate freedom, political
equality aud an indivisible Union, I
pledge my life. my fortune and ,Dy sacred
honor So haln mo God