Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-09

avowed its armed organization, and thai
the sentence of death had been passed CT
all spies These declarations caused Z
panic in St Petersburg among the
agents OF the police The following or
der OF the car was issued under date OF
August p, 1878:
"ln the frequency of late OF political
| crimes, having the character of clear DISC
bediance to the powers ofthe government,
| his imperial majesty recognizes ring OF
secret criminals. who under the influence
of social, revolutionary and othertheories,
would destroy the whole constitution of
the state. These criminals, refusing TO
recognize the necessity of social order.
the rights of property, the sacredness of
matrimonial ties, or even faith in God,
do not hesitate to employ any means,
however infamous, in carrying out their
plots. They boldly attempt the most
heinouS crimes, they destroy the public
peace and endanger the power of the
state-the sacred duty Of which is TO de-
tend society and counteract criminal pur-
poses. The constant repetition of these
unheard-of crimes demands the immed-
ate institution OF such measures rs will
inflict the most severe punishment. For
that reason we order that all above-men-
toned criminal cases he tried under the
jurisdiction of the military courts, and
punishment lie enforced according that
the criminal code. We order all such
aforementioned persons, charged with
armed resistance to the powers of gov
crnment. or charged with attempting to
resist military or police agents dUring
the performance Of their duty, 10 be
brought under the powers ot the mill
tary courts and sentenced according 10
military order No. 279, issued in 1879.
This order appertains to all cases which
are not LETT 10 the ordinary courts"
SECRETS OF THE NIHIIISr ORDER
The great Russian secret society is ad- |
miniStcred under the following rules:
SIN members can form separate body, or |
circle, with full power TO act and receive |
new members, but only with the greatest |
precautions. A candidate tor admission |
must be recommended As trustworthy |
man. upon whom reliance can be placed |
under any circumstances. After Satislac- |
tory investigation the circle, in tull meet |
ln", votes on the new member. Two |
votes against him are sufficient 10 cause
rejection. One may be, if the opposing
can support his opposition by |
evidences of disqualification.
A newlv-choSen membcr is invited TO 4
meeting OF the circle, where he must
AXE the following solemn obligation or
oath:
Il. A. B., do solemnly, before the altar
If my mother country, promise and swear
hat | will never disclose, under penalty
If death. any of the secrets of the Russian
national secret society before any agent
If the tyrannical Russian government,
laving the czar at its head, or any one
whom | do not actually know TO be 4
member OF this society; that | will sacri-
ice my lie and all that is sacred 10 me
n the struggle against the bloodthirsty
yrants and oppressors OF the Russian
people; that | will obey and execute
very unanimous decison of the circle
without hesitation. being ready 10 sac
iiice my life and regardless of anv per
onal danger may encounter in so doing.
know that must be ready to fight in
he name of the liberty of the Russian
'eople when the moment of rising shall
rive and the grand sign be given call
ne all to arms. | do sOlemny swear
hat | will resist, in case OF an attempt TO
rrest me or any other member OF the
ocie,y by the government agents, with
whatever weapon is at my disposal at the
without fear or regard for per-
onal consequences. that | will not re-
any new member without the
that he is true friend OF the
ppressed Russian people; that from the
| become a member Of this
Secret Russian Society regard myself
; a sworn enemy OF the Russian des-
otical government and begin to act
gainst it by every means | can com
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