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pens that in the seventh year of its re-es-fablishment we find our State and Federal Government overturned. Yes ’tis true, Lincoln’s Government is and usurpation; Morton’s Government is an usurpation. Now, I know not what others may do, but for myself I am willing the ballot-box shall decide who shall be the officers under the Constitution; but 1 shall obey them only so far as they exercise their delegated powers. I will not agree to remain passive under usurped authority, affecting- ray rights ana liberties.Now, if the present condition can be changed by the ballot all will rejoice, but how will the ballots decide any thing, wjienthe dominant party of the country appeal10Fountain county 373 members and branches.Sullivan county 600 members and 10 branches.Parke county 533 members and seven branches.Marion county 75 members and onebranch.Vermillion county 135 members and 3branches.Vanderhurg county 200 members and no branches.Showing a total membership in the counties reporting of 5,053. *The above report does not include those counties from which have been receivedration of principles which thou hast just I veal or make known any or either ot theheard?Ans.—1 do.L. V.—Present thyself, then, in the attitude of invocation, which thou didst first assume before this altar, and receive thyobligations,OBLIGATIONs;gns, hails, passwords, watchwords, nor initial letters belonging to this O., except to prove or communicate with a Fellow thereof; that I will never pronounce the name of this ()., in the hearing of an.y man, woman, or child, unless to a Fellow thereof; that 1 will ever have in most holyI,keeping each and every secret of this O —, fully comprehending the dec- | whic.h may be confided to me by a Fellow of principles which I have ju»t tUereof, eithei- within or without the T.,intelligence unofficially of their orgauiza-froni it to force.—No one will enter the jtion, which would perhaps increase the contest to overturn this party more cheer- j number of comities organized and in pro-; cess of organization to say sixty-one.j * •| The above report is respectfully sub-1 mitted.Kesolved, Thai it is the instruction andlarationheard pronounced, hold them for truth—to; \ will never recommend for fellowshipcherish them in my heart—to illustrate i l:l this 0., any man who is not a citizen of them, as far as in me lies, id my daily walk j an American State, except by dispensation and conversation, and to defend them with j to that end by competent authority; neither life. I do solemnly promise that I will, any person who has not attained the age never reveal or make known to any person ; 0f eighteen years, neither anyone unsoundfully than I. Put suppose it re-eleds itself; will it return to the Constitution and laws? Are all those who do not agree with them to enter upon that delightful future which lias been so often and boastfully predicted by the Executive of this State and many of his appointees? Tha t future to you and me isdealh, confiscation of our properly, starvation of our children, the forced marriage of our heirs to their new made colored brethren in arms.If these men be prolonged in power, theymust either consent to be content to exer-advice of this Grand Council to the different Temples of the Mate, that they forthwith and perfect a thorough organization of their respective counties, and thereby prepare themselves to carry into effect each and every order of this body.Resolved, That the Delegates present report the number of subscribers obtainedor that can be obtained for the Constitu-cise the power delegated by the people, or j tionalist, the proposed organ of the Order, by the gods they must prove themselves Reports on the above resolutions gave as-physically the stronger. This position is j surance that the subscribers lists of the demanded by every true member of this ! Constitutionalist should be immediately fraternity. Honor, life, aye, more than j taken in hand, and fhat.at least ten thous-life, the wives and daughters demand it, land subscribers could and would be ob-and if! you intend to make this organiza- ! tained.or persons, by sign or word, or in any manner, the ceremonies in which I have just taken part, nor the names or persons of those who participated with me, nor any purpose which 1 have learned or conjectured as any part of the object of this Society; and that I will, without hesitation or dela3r, perform whatever may be rightfully required of me by the duly constituted authorities of the Society. To the faithful performance of all which, in the presence of these witnesses, I pledge my most sacred honor. Amen.tion ofany practical value you will do one of two things, either take steps to work the political regeneration of the party with which we are affiliated up to this standard, oi* relying upon ourselves, determine at once our plan of action.It might be asked now, shall men be coerced to go to war, in a mere crusade to free negroes, and territorial aggrandizement? .Shall our people be taxed to carry forward a war of emancipation, miscegenation, confiscation, or^exterminatiun?It would be the happiest day of my life if I could stand up with any considerable portion of my fellow men and say, “Not another dollar, not another man for thin nefarious war. Hut the views and suggestions of exiled Valiandigham will be of greater consequence to you than my own. He says to you, the only issue now is peace or war. To the former he is committed, and cannot, will not retract. He tells us not to commit ourselves to men. As well as he loves, and much as lie admires theAt this meeting of the Grand Council,thirty-one counties were represented; and there is no doubt, had it not been for the extreme cold, every organized county in the State would have been present through its delegate.The organization in this State is in its infancy; and when we reflect that we have succeeded in organizing in the short space o! six months, over one-half the counties in the State, and have a membership nlimbering over twelve thousand, we have every reason to feel encouraged for the future.The organization is extending its influence, popularity, and usefulness, daily, and is already at work in the States of New York, New .Jersey, Petnaylvania, New ilamspire, Connecticut,Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Delaware, Maryland and Missouri manychampions of civil and religious liberty remaining in our unhappy and distractedFIRST DEGREE.0. S. L.W. 0. C.—Gives * * * (three taps.)C. T.—Who cometh?W.—A. S. L., whom our worthy L commanded us to deliver to the C. T.C. T.—He should have received his first lesson in the V. I would he assured of his proficiency. Let the S* L. advance thesigns in which he is instructedin mind, neither any one of African descent, whether slave or free, neither n person vf bad repute; that I will ever cherish towards each and every worthy Fellow of this O., fraternal regard as fellowship; tiiat 1 will ever aid a worthy Fellow in distress, if in my power so to do; that I will never wrong a Fellow, nor see him wronged, if in my power to prevent it; that I willI at all times implicitly obey, without quea-1ion or remonstrance, all rightful commands of the constituted authorities of this O.; that I will always recognize and respond to the hail of a Fellow' when it shall be made in accordance with the instructionswho, having been duly elected, desires induction into the I. T. of our O.I£. 0. W.—It is well. His desire shall be gratified, but it is my duty first to submit to him the lesson of the I. T., and thenlt;o demand of him a solemn obligation, giving him assurance that such obligation requires of him nothing inconsistent with his duly to God, to his country, to Ins family, or to himself.F. S. L., with this assurance art thou content? ,Ans. — I am. jLD3SON OF THE I. T. |The Kentucky and Virginia resolutions of!1708, drafted by Jefferson and Madison, j1. The several States composing the! United States of America, are not united i on the principal of unlimited submission to; the General Government, hut by a com- j pact under the style and title of the Cun-stitulion of the United States, and amendments thereto: they constituted a General Government for special purposes, delegated to that Government certain definitive powers, reserving each State to itself the residuary mass of right to their own self government; and whensoever the General Government assumes undelegated powers, its acts are unauthoritative, void and ot no force. To this compact each State ac-To all and singular the foregoing I do solemnly swear, with full knowledge, and my assent that the penalty for any violation of any part thereof shall be whatsoever may be decreed by the G. C. 8. and approved by the S. C.—O. S. L. So help me God! Amen !K. 0. C.—[Instructs.]Key to Initials used.V. Vehtibulk.8 L. Sons of Liberty W O 0. Warden Outer Court L V. Lecture of the Vestibule1st Degree:O S L. Order Sons of Liberty W O C. Warden Outer Court C T. Conductor of Temple A B. American BrotherN. Ttie Fellow Guardian of the• It! »if.F. G. North.F. O. S South.The Fellow Guardian of theV.and injunctions of thisO.; and not other- j ceded as a State, and is an integral party; wise; and 'should I cease to be a Fellow of!,hat t!l9 Government created by this com-! t his O.; either of mv own volition or bv j waa ”ot mad« lt;e exclus.ve or final expulsion, I will hol'd and preserve invio- .Judge of the extent ot the powers delega-fate my vows and promises herein declared , led *o itself since that would have made as truly as while I am in full fellowship. Ilts discretion, and not the Constitution; the All tins I do solemnly promise sacredly to I measure of its powers; but that, as in all* « . ■ a r\i Kor r q ono n I cnmnocf a mnv w naraAno nun.KOSLLibertyK C W.K Con.2d Degree:Knight of the Order Son* offie well: I will conduct thee toA(\BTe. t.-the A. P*.A. B.-Who cometh?-A. S. L., whom our trusty brother W. has brought lu re by the command ofthe L. I;. I have proved him. and found him duly proficient in the lesson he has received: he would journey East for instruction.A. B.— His desire shall be gratified; but it is my duty first to submit to him the lesson of the T., and then to demand of him a solemn obligation, giving him assuranceobserve; perform and keep, under such penalties as shall be decreed by the com-i etent authority of this O. Amen.CHAROK.A. B.—S. L., thy journey is well nigh accomplished. .Somewhat yet remains, and the sons of despotism will beset, thy path and aim to turn thee back; peradven-lure will seek thy life. Then put thy trust in God and Truth; still thy journey leadeth due Last until thou art hailed by the G. S., who wd! further in struct theeother cases of compact among personB having no common judge, each party has an equal right to judge for itself, as well of hi fractions as of the mode and measures of redress.2d. This O. does explicitly and peremptorily declare that it views the power of the Federal Government as resultingCjfrom the compact to which the States are parties; as limited by the plain sense and intention of the instrument constituting that compact; as no further valid than theythat such obligation requires of him noth-• „ . - ing inconsistent with his Untv to hts God,n and numbers in its membership 1 ~ or' . *i «r .. . 1 . , . i his fanny or himself, s. L., with this as-of the noblest and most devoted! J % ^surance, art thou willing to take such anobligation?8. 1).—1 am.lteware, Ieat tlmn bear thee towards the ! are authorized by the grants enumerated North too far and lose thy way: as we||, i in that compact; and that in the case of a also, take heed lest the South entire thee : deliberate, palpable and dangerous exer-t,,o far thither. We have a trusty F. G. on ’tl9e otlier Pl'we,'s ut B'anted by theLESSON.I. A well defined belief in a Creator andcountry.little hero McClellan, he would have the! In conclusion, it is urged upon our friends Chicago Convention act with untrammeled ! in the counties to work with untiring ener-freedom. He reasons that the spring cam- j gy for the purpose of thorough organiza- Supreme Ruler of the Universe, impartspaign will be more disastrous to the Fed-j tion. This is the first and oi ly true na- tme dignity to man.tionai organization the Democratic and conservative men of the country have ever attempted, and we are assured that through it, and it only, can the peace, harmony and union of these Stales ever be re-either side thy way, who, true and constant at his post, perchance may hail thee. Receive what he shall ofier and give earnest lt;heed to all his words. S. L. be thy watchword—Onward.F. G. N. jF. G. N.—Who cometh? Advance. } C. F.—A. 8. L.,by command of our A.B.W. OL. V.-W. (.era! armies than those heretofore made That by July the increased call for troops, the certainty of a prolonged war—the rottenness of the financial systsm, detection of Border Slate troops, the spread and adoption of the principles of this or- j stored, ganization, will all tend to bring conserva- j live men to one mind. ;He anticipates that the deliberations of ; flie Chicago Convention will no doubt be : harmonious, and that its nominees will j carry a majority of the adhering Staie-; j thinks that Government, by the one-tenth j proclamation, will vote all seceded States and overcome us; and says if this northern people do not inaugurate the men Hum duly and legally chosen, they will he want -ing in that manhood and spirit that should characterize freemen. He wishes it distinctly understood, although pressed from various quarters, that lie will not consent to the use of his name before' the Convention for a nomination, but thinks in case we succeeded that he would be entitled to have a place in the cabinet, (may lie get it, and not say like General Taylor, that he has “no friends to reward and no enemies to punish.” He councels late action on the part of State conventions; thinks Ohio is called too soon, advising that Indiana should have hers, say first of June. He finally judges that the Washington power will not yield up its power until it is taken from them by an indignant people by force of arms. He intimates that parties, men and interests, will divide into two classes, and that a conflict will ensue for the mastery.“Sons of Liberty,” arise! the day is rapidly approaching in the which you can make good your promises to your country.The furnace is being heated that will prove your sincerity—the hour for daring deeds is not distant—let the watchword be onward! And let the result bless mankind with republican governments, in this our beloved land, to their latest posterity.[Slt; Ht.DULKS. L.VC.—Gives*** (three raps.;-Who cometh?C.—A citizen we found .n the hands of the sons o! depotism, bound and well nigh crushed to death beneath their oppression. We have brought him thither, and would now restore to him the blessings of liberty and law.dignity2. The ideas and principles maintainedby our Order on the subject of Govern-^ .merit, are identical with those taught and defended by the founders of American liberty in the original thirteen States of North America.3. The liberties of those States are assailed by despotic power which aimed at their conquest and subjugation; hence they made common cause for their mutual defense, and established friendly relations with each other, in the compact entitled“Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union between the States.'14. When those States had maintained their freedom and independence, they severally entered info a compact entitled the (Constitution of the United States of America, for the ends anti purposes therein distinctly declared and specified; and the| government-thereby created was intrusted by the States acting in their severalin the West, journeying East for light and instruction.F. G. N.—Then has he left the straight path and lost his way? danger is in every step he advances; bid him turn back; lie l as forgotten the instructions of our A. B. Was he not charged to follow the straight u nd narrow path?(’. F.—True! we entered upon the straight path, but ere we had proceeded fur we were bewildered and lost our way. Wilt thou direct us hence?U. G. N.—1 will; hut first 1 must prove him that 1 may know by what right he claims my care and assistance.C F.-— Lo! he hath a sign. (Gives it.)F. U, X.—1Tis well Has he a pass-said compact, the States who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose, for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights ami liberties appertaining to them.K. C. W—F. 8. L. what sayeat thou to tins lesson? Do its teachings command thy unqualified assent?F. 8. L.- -They do.K. 0. W.—Present thyself, then in the ! attitude in which thou didst plight thy solemn vows in the T.ob i.m a tion.within the precincts of this I.hT., do now freely renew the vows plighted in my progress thither: I do also solemnlyWOIG?wellC. T.—He has, and will give itit.)F. G. N.—’TisS. L—On ward.F. G. N.—’Tis well!South. Shouldit thenL. V.—■-Brothers, the purpose ye have declared, touching this stranger, is most rapacities of Free and Independent States, worthy. Let him advance to the alU*r by with powers sufficient to the accoroplish-the regular step, instruct him in our chosen j ment of those ends and purposes, and noother; powers not delegated to that government, being by the express letter cf thesolemn attitude, and let him give heed to the words which shall be spoken.swear that 1 will faithfully keep secret! every word that I may hear, and will never, by speech, sign or intimation, reveal anything which I may see within or without this I. T. pertaining to the same, unless to a line K. that I will never explain or exhibit any of the signs, hails, passwords, watchwords, emblems, insigni, initial letters, nor the seal of the I. T., except (Give*! to prove or communicate with a true R. I j• do further swear that I will, as it becometh jThy watchword, a true 1U, at all times, and in all places, to ij the utmost of my ability respect, perform Now depart due j and obey, each and every order, command1 reach the post of j or request, made to or of me by the R. 0. C\, our G. in the S^uth, lie will further instruct or other superior authority, touching any tbee. ! matter or tiling which relates or pertains jThy Watchword still—Onward! ! to the purposes or plans of the R. 0. S. L.;p. (f. S. | and I do further swear that 1 will ever bear,F. U.S.—Who cometh? Stranger advance j in mind the lesson of the I. T. as expound-Declare thy way and purposes. ed tome in this presence and will defendURI’ORT or TIIK FINANCE COMMITTEE.To the Grand Council of Indiana:Your committee beg leave to submit to this honorable body the following report: “It being of the greatest importance that the Grand Council he amply provided with the necessary means, to meet the urgent demands upon it. at this period of its organic existence, and that without sufficient funds in its treasury, no permanent or systematic, organization of the State can be effected, we would urge upon every Parent Temples, which lias not already responded to the previous assessment of $20, made by the Grand Council, on each county or Parent Temple, the necessity of meeting that demand without delay. And second, that in order to provide an annual fund for the use of this Grand Council, that each County or Parent Temple be required to pay into the treasury of the Grand Council, on the first Monday in May, 1861, and annually thereafter, until otherwise ordered by the Grand Council—for each member in the county- INVOCATION.L. V.—God of our Fathers whose inspiration moved them to deeds of valor in the cause of Eternal Truth, Justice and Equal Rights, we, their sons, tiow invoke Thy Divine presence in this V. of the T.. consecrated to the principles which they inculcated by precept, and by example, anddetended with their lives. Bless our conn try, and restore and protect her liberties. Amen.L. V.—Citizen, thou art now in the V.. and if found worthy, will be hence ushered into the consecrated T., w ithin whose precincts reverence towards the Supreme Being, patriotism, peace, charity and good fellowship are inculcated and cheusbed. Direct thy thoughts within at this moment, and declare as thou wouldest answer to a good conscience, art thou ready?Response—I am.L. V.—-It is well! I charge thee that ifthou art impelled hitherward by cuiiousi-ty, if thou cherish other purposes in this regard than the highest and holiest thy heart can conceive, it were better for thee that thy feet had never passed the threshold of our O. U.Our faithful and well beloved bothers w ho have conducted thee hither into this presence are thy sponsors. A fearful responsibility is upon them. It thou shouldcst betray their trust it will be their solemn duty to publish thy Giame so that thou shall be expelled, and ever after excluded from the society of honorable men. Brothers, hear you do the obligations as sponsors for thecandidate.U. F.—I come with this S. L. from our w orthy A. B. in the West, w ho commanded us to journey due East t * * the G. S., fur .Sovereignty resides in and with the j JiMit and instruction, rharging us to followcompact, “reserved to the States or to thepeople respectively* *OBLIGATION 01 M'ONSOHSpeople of the States respectfully, whichare parties to the Uonstitution of the United States. It can not be alienated, neither can it be delegated. Some of its powers may be exercisee by delegated authority, while others cannot he so exercis-ad, except at the sacrifice on the part of the constituents, of all that lends dignity to maids relation to government.6. The Government designated theUnited States of America has no sovere-ignty, because that is an attribute belonging to the people in their respective State organizations, and with which they have not endowed that government as their common agent. It was by the terms of this compact, constituted by the States, through the express will of the people thereof severally, such common agent to use and exercise certain specified and limited powers. It was authorized «o far as regards its status and relations, as a common agent in Hie exercise of the powers carefully and jealously delegated to it, to call itself “supreme” but not “sovereign.” Supremacy, as plainly intended by the tenor and spirit of Article VI. of the Uonstitution, was ] creaied, defined and limited by the sovereignities themselves.7. In accordance with these principles, the Federal Government can exercise only delegated power; hence if those who shall have been chosen to administer that government, shall assume to exercise power not delegated, they should be regarded; and dealt with as usurpers.8. The claim of “inherent power,” or “war power,*’ as also “State necessity,”the straight path; we had not journeyed far, when we lost our way; hut the worthy F. G. N. did hail us as we passed his post, and turned our laces hitherward. Wilt thou snow us our path?F. G. S,—I will. But first I would prove this friend. I know thee well for a trueman. Let(Gives it.:tlie S. L. advance HiesignJF. G. 8.—'Tis well. Hath he a pav or d?U. T.—He has.F. G. S.—Bid him give it me. (.Gives it ’Tis well. Thy watchword.S. L.—Onward.F. G. 8.— Tis well. Conduct him again to the straight and narrow path, thence onward due East to our G. S. Let thy watchword be ever and ever—Onward!or “military necessity,” on the part ofWe do solemnly promise and undertake that the stranger, whom we have intro-, , a duced into this presence, shall,in all thingswbo has received lie f.rst (le^ee the B«ra , ,ove hjlu8e|) a» (hat ,n m higQf twenty cents, irnj. assessment to in- |jgjly ,va|k aud(.onversatlo’ wi(ll ,ll8 re,h.re it, we guarantee his worthiness to be inducted into the mysteries of this Society.„ , . : We do further promise and undertakeordinate Temples throughont the town- : for hj t)|at he ^ failhfully ketp ae.elude all members of the 8. of L., in each county throughout the State, whether members of the Parent Temple, or the sub-shipsAnd they would recommend lhat the demands of the Supreme Council on this Grand Council be paid out of the funds to be provided by the foregoing assessment.And they would ulso recviuend that the Grand Treasurer be required to give bond in double the amount of money that may come his possession by virtue of bis office, conditioned for tlie faithful performance of his duties. Such bond to be given to flit* Grand Commander, on or before the first day of May, and ISfil, and afterwards, upon entering up n foe duties of that officeKF.ruUT OF Till • CAN'D ^f.cKI.TARYM. E. Grand Commander: In compliance* vViib ti.e resolution adopted by this boilv, Ibeg leave to submit the following report, shohwing the number of counties m the State that are organized, the number in process of organization and the number of mem-in the organization, s.o far as I berhave received. Reports have been -h-eiived from but seyenteen counties. We have organised in \ho ***** forty-one bounties, leaving the number lt;i counties yet to report their membership thirty-four. Judging from the reports received, 1place the membership in the State at this tune at least 12J.MW, not including themembership in the other urgimLaimiiu :n;Ue State that worked eonjuncuy \\;th us.The following IS a summary id the reports receivedUraid I mud j- ::o 1 members and h \; cret whatsoever shall transpire in this presence, and that in case he shall betray the confidence which he has inspired in us, we will hold it our bounden duty to aid in; his expulsion from all association with • honorable men. Amen, j L V. Hard thou heard and considered, the obligation of thy sponsors'\ Ans. I have.! L V Wilt thou well and truly performj unto the end that which they have promis-i ed on thy behalf?Ans. I will.L V It is well. It i* now my d ity to’explain the principles which our society inculcates, and which we, as a fraternity and as individuals, aim to illustrate in ourlives and convtnuuiu.-nr.n.ARATioN ok wmnciw.k1st. God hath created and controls the Universe.2d. All men are endowed by the Creator with certain rights—equal So far as there is equality in the capacity for the appreciation, enjoyment ault;i exertise of those lights— some *m winch are inalienable, w hile others tnay, by voluntary act or consent, be qualified, suspended, or relinquished for the purpose of social and governmental organizations.2d. Government ntises from the nFces-the functionaries of a constitutional Government for sanction of any arbitrary exercise of power, we utterly reject and repudiate.9. All power resides in the people, and is delegated, always to be exercised for the advancement of the common weal.10. Whenever the officials, to whom the people have entrusted the powers of the Government, shall refuse to administer it in strict accordance with its Constitution, and shall assume and exercise power or authority not delegated, it is the inherent right and iruparative duly ot tlie people to resist such officials, and, if need be. expel them by force of arms. Such resist a nee is not revolution, but is solely the assertion of right.11. It is moompalnble with the history and nature of our Government, that federal authority coerce, by arms, a sovereign State; and all mtiiuaf ions of such power or right were expressly withheld in theConstitution, win*h eon'erred upon ffu-Federai Government a!! its authority12. Unon *he pie; ei val ion of the sovereignly of the'Mates depends the preservation of civil personal liberty.13. In a convention of delegates, elected by the people of a State, is recognized the impersonation of the sovereignty of that Slate. The declaration of such convention updn the subject matter for which it was assembled, is the ultimate expression of that sovereignly. Such convenficn way refer cA scvioti tack to its consul -dents, or the' people mafr reverse’ the action of one convention‘by the voice of another. Thus sovereignty resides in the people of ea' h State and ape«k.i aiope through iljCir convent.om-;. L. S whatSides a uocieiy, U 11.1 rFUtluL e.K...LnI ! 9»n*1 ^Dthia •****'; 1,0 1,8 l“«K*derivt-s i!s sole ai.tlionty fro,,, the .vill of ; «-mnui n (i_t l.y um|ualiti«l assent' fho enverned, its chief end brine their ij ^G. S.Ci S.—Who cometh? Advance.C. T.—G. S., I have brought A. 8. L. lie is from the West, and hath journeyed East for instruction. He is a citizen; but lie serveth.G. 8.—Serve!h! Whom,—what?(\ T.—God aud his country.G. S.—’Tis well. Such service fitly be-c-mieth the good citizen. By the authority vested in me, I give him welcome into our T., and pronounce hiui a worthy F. G. 8. L.i-TGnstni't, c.)INVOCATION.G God! Creator of all men, we invoke thy presence. Help us as Thou didst help our fathers. Before thee we are offenders; but spare us. We pursue Justice—Thou art the author of Justice. We seek Liberty—Thou art the giver of Liberty. We desire Peace—Thou art the God of Peace.Purify our intentions: guide our counsels, aid give success to oqr efforts.— A men!closing.O God! from thee all wise counsels and all good works do proceed. Further Thou our counsels, prosper our works, and grant us Thy peace. AmenORDER OF BUSINES.1. Ceremonies of opening.2. Reading and approval of minutes otpreceding meeting, and leport of Secretary and Treasurer.3. Balloting lor candidates recommended at a former meeting.4. Induction of candidates.5. Reading and consideraUon i\ lt;,\auUni -nu ations from otfi^r organizationsl. Nomination uf candidates and reference to committees7. Propositions lor the good of the der, including immediate purposes and plans and their consideration *nu discussion.8. Lecture.9. Information concerning the condition of members; whether any one is sick or in distress, requiring aid an;! assistance.INSTALLATION.The officers elect, being up standing, the Com. T. shall propound to each the fell'j vying questionsC./iu. T.-~ Haying btvn duly elected tu Lie otfire of-----, do you accept the position to which you have been imd.\UA — } do.i'u.ui- Y Rroifc\ ||l* ' *the principles therein laid down with my life, if need be; that my sword shall ever he drawn in support of the right, and that f will never take up arms in any cause asa mercenaryI do further swear that I will ever cherish kindly reguard and fellowship toward all true K‘s everywhere, and wilt ever aid them in the defence of their rights; that 1 will ever honor, cherish, protect woman and the orphan ot a deceased K, and will shield them from wrong, insult and oppression;I do also swear that I will never in-ilio t nor consent to the inducttions of any one into the J. T., who shall not have been duly ami well instructed in the T. !., nor then, till le shall have been unanimously appointed and consecrated to that end by the competent authority, nor in the presence of a less number than thirteen true K’s, j each and all of whom shall have beendqly authorized thereto by authority emenating from the U. C., and, finally I tjo solemnly swear, in the presence of these Iv’s, my whitnesses, to all and singular the foregoing, with full knowledge, and with my fqll assent, that the penalty declared against any part of this, my oath shall be decreed by the G. C., and approved by the T. 0. of the O. 8. L.Divine Presence! approve my truth, and you, ye K’s, hear and bear whitness, Amen!K. C. W.— It is well, now conduct thee to the KK. C. 0.K. C. C.—Who cometh?K. C.—A worthy fellow of the O. S. L., who, having taken (life obligation required in this I. T., is, by command of the K. C. \V., brought before thee for fqll induction.K. C. U.—It is well. Let him kneel in token of service to God and hiy country. *Rise , lv. 0. S. L. and receiveThe K. C. willC. C.Advancet *Knight Commander West Knight ConductorI T. Inner TempleF S L. Fellow Son of LibertyK C C. Knight Commanding the ConclaveK L. Knight Lecturer.I—t T. Innermost Temple.3d Degree.M. E. K O. S. L. Most Excellent Knight, Ac.M. E. K. Most Excellent Knight.K. C. Knight Commanding the Conclave.MUNS, PASSWORDS, F.TC.Vestibule of Temple.Place right hand under left arm, bringing left arm under right, and placing the forefingers over right arm, the thumb hid under right arm.Person desiring recognition stands erect and rigid, with heel of right foot in hollow of left. If stranger assumes same position advance right foot. Stranger does same, lapping the foot partly with that of hailing brother. Extend right hand, give an ordinary grip, with left hand on the rightbreast.The Password and Colloquy follow.Password, CALHOUN, spelled backwards in three syllables, alternately, thus:Nn-Oh-Lac!Then the initials of the Order, S. L.t thus: 1. Nu—2. Ana. Oh—3. Lac—4. Ana. S.—5. L.—0. Ans. Give me Liberty—7. Or, Give me Death.1st Degree.Position of body same. Only the first two lingers of left hand show upon the right arm—these separated, denoting the separation or .sovereignty of the States. In this grip the first finger of the hand is run straight up the wrist of the other brother, the thumb extended nearly straight, forming “the Sign of the Acorn”—left hand on the breast, in which position the Colloquy ensues.See Genesis, chap. xiii, 8:“Let there be no 9trife between u9, for we are brethren. If you will go to the East, I will go to the \Ve9t. If you go to the North, I will go to the South.’’Followed by initial letters of the Order, O. 8. L., and the two sentences:“Resistance to tyrants, is obedience to God.1With this degree is given the Signal of Distress, which is rendered by placing left hand on right breast, and raising right arm to full hight, and bringing it down promptly. At night give the word Oak-houn, pronounced three times distinctly, being the tree of the “Acorn,” emblem of the Order, lately known as “O. A. K.,” Order of American Knights, and the las! syllable of “Calhoun,” password of the Order.2d Degree:Hands crossed on bowels, representing the Belt “Orion,” word of this degree. Grip with thumb raised and united at the balls. See Isaiah xxi, 11, 12, and Job, ix, 9, for outlines of colloquy and words of the Order. Colloquy: What a star? Arctu-rus; Arc-Tu-Rus. What of the night Morning cometh. Will ye inquire? quire ye. Return? Come1In all colloquys the lytt hand on the rightbreast. •3d Degree.Grip the same as last, thumb erect, but crossed at middle, torm of an X. Colloquy, see.Whence? Seir. How? By the Ford!Name it? J a bock, pronounced Tahboek.The password? Washington.Bayard is the word at the door ol thisdegree,In Grand Council:The common grip; position of left hand and elbow, that of Neophyte; the left hand raised outward as in invocation. Bodies halt turned aside. Colloquy; Whence? America! The word? Nurthl South!The position a* feet same in all temple degrees. It at any stage of communication there be imperfect response, the parly will be dropped-The Grand Seal bears for centra] device the Accra, fruit, of the oak.The periods in the colloquies close the parts of the alternate speakers.\IIcIII1ti¥I1I}.(ctc¥fttauT,,(jVIIl at: MisI;](. c at t.Ithy chargeCall fqr Quota of 500,000,i IIA ROE.Brother, thy presumed worthiness hath * secured thv induction into the L T. of O.' Let tliy deeds thee worthy. Obedience, i faith, truth, courage, sincerity, self-denial |—these are the virtues ot the true K Make good thy vows. Honor thy God. Love thy country. So slialt thou discharge thy duty on earth, and prepare thyself fori the beatitudes of the Temple not made with hands. Hear the words of inspiration! then onward! still be thy watchword onward!K. L.— j Here reads Isaiah,verses 14 to 19, inclusive, jWHAT JEFFERSON COUNTY HAS TO DO.IState of Indiana,Office Pro. Mar. 3d District Columbus, July 29. NQuota of Jefferson county under the call of July 18, 1864, for five hundred thousand men:fTIO\Sb8:n)l*ciinfchap. fixscv.eiut f lifi.. lt;\ (\ [instructsII DEGREE OF SECOND CCfiC^AVKm. i;va nee.A#C.E.W.K. U. 8 L.Who comethAd-K. C.—A true K, who having been duly elected thereto, desires induction in the I t T, of our most excellent 0.M. E. K* C. W.—It is well. Let hi91present bimselt in our chosen attitude of invocationDef.Present ?’u. toi1{uota. raise.i] Madison,Ui0298167MiUoq,0b35Shelby,1303J26Monroe,2903111Lamastei;.4u2723Smvaio,,0a2326Graham,u128291 Republican,u72229Saluda,1302816Hanover,03172018120548387S.STANSIFEL,Cap!.and Pro.Mar. 3d District.I b11Vtl01. -IIIu Ml.lO VTION.the presence elUuii --these M. E. K’s, do soleo’' “‘“Jwd! nevw■ * “D dW^ar that Iai or make known, directly i1 n*1branches.Clay lt;utinty 194 members and threebranches.Blackford conutv 5t branches.!e Kalb county 3! branches.Harrison county 613 members and 11 branches.Marshall couuty 3u members and no branches.Washington county 1,1m.* members and 10 branches.Allen county forty members and no branches.Brown county 322 members and 4 ]ra richer« eitarp.4th. The governm*»-*- - ! organizedexisting in the original thirteen States of North America, after they had severally members and no and unitedly renounced their allegiance tothe government of Great Britain, \7SA. ti.—Prgsgnt tyseinUcii. 41 iqd* which *»»~.. * ' *,,e atti-. Miust plight thy solemn vows in the V., holding in thy right hand the sacred emblem of our Order.is, are von content with uce you have tnado of ?oBLTO ATTQNLi, —, in the presence of God andmerjber;, and i,o grd as die wisest and best adapted to the these witnesses, do solemnly declare thatnature and character of the people of the ; I do herein freely renew the vows which IAns.—We are.The Com. T. will then administer the following oath of office to each, beginningat the highest, and declare them duly qualified iu enter upon their respective duties.OBLIGATION.E ,f having been elected tothe office of ■ , for the ensuing term,United States.5th. That government was established originally by thirteen’ free, sovereign and independent States, “in order to form a more perfect Union, to establish justice, toplighted in the V. I do further promise that I will never raveal, nor make known anything which my eyes may behold, or any word which my ears may hear in this T. nor in any other T., nor in any otherdo solemnly swear in the presence of these witnesses, to support the Constitution and Laws of the G. 8. L., to obey all rightful orders of my immediate G. Com., and the S. Com., and perform the duties of -,insure domestic tranquility, provide for, place where this Fellowship may be ^s-Ihe common defense, promote the general j sembled; that I will never speak of, nor welfare, and secure the blessings of lib j intimate any measure or measures, wheth-the best of my ability; so help me God Amen.erty to the people thereof, and thtir posterity,” and no further or-other, which areWells county fifty-one members and no ! specifically granted in the compact, enti-branches. ! tied the Constitution of the United States,Vigo county 50U members and live strictly construed, branches. ! L. Y. —Dost thou assent to the declarer contemplated or determined, of this 0.; that I, will never explain the uBe or signification of the emblems or insignia of the 0.; to any one not a Fellow thereof, under | any pretence whatever, neither by persua- I sion nor by coercion: that I will never re- ]SCHEDULE «'.]LI. DEGREE OF FIRST CONCLAVEK. O, S. L.K. C. W.—Who cometh.'K. C — A worthy Fellow of the O. 8 L. indirectly, anything whatever pertaining to the Sl. E. K. O. 8. L.; neither will jI indicate, by word or intimation, anything i of or eoin-erning the same, except to a lno- i ther thereof, whom I shall have first duly; proved. I do further swear that I will at j all times, and in ail placeB, yield prompt j and implicit obedience, to the utmost ofjmy ability, without remonstrance, besita-) tion or delay, to any and every mandate, order or request of my immediate M. E. G. C., in all things touching the purposes of the 0. 8. L., and to defend the principles thereof, when assailed in my own State or country, in whatsoever capacity may be assigned me by authority of our O.And I do further swear that I will never induct, or consent tc* the induction of any ! person into the I—t T, until he shall have first been approved by at least thirteen M. E. K’s of the local C. to which he is proposed. for induction, except by express dispensation to that end from superior authority; and that I will faithfully keep secret counsel of M. E. K’s, whether in otout of C m- -:ar w nee ov tqst issue Sherman’s lines have been assaulted by the enemy, wb*' were most disastrously ^ everypuml, aud All.-- wi|, d()ub;^8a so„„ be..19. Gur men are in line condition.Saturday, July 30, Grant furiously assaulted the enemy before Petersburg, and blew up their first line of works, inflicting immense loss, and losing heavily himsell; he took 3,500 prisoners.The rebels are raiding through Chani-bersburg and other parts of the Keystone Slate. The Federate are on their track.* ji elt;.! t 1 r c t 1 v£5^ General Critteuden is selling a number of farms in different parts of the county at fair prices. He is devoting his attention principally to the Real Estate business. All persons having farms to sell will find it to their advantage to call upon him.Attention, Legion !The commissioned officers of the 9th Regiment Indiana Legion will assemble at Headquarters in this city, on Friday, August 5th, at 10 o’clock a. m.8. B. Bering,% Col. Commanding.
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