Historic Pulaski: Birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan, Scene of Execution of Sam DavisMethodist Publishing House, printer, 1913 - 102 páginas |
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... Grand Cyclops , and I ( R. J. Brunson ) was elected Secretary . We then selected the best men in our district who wished to join us , and they were initiated . J. Polk Aber- nathy served as Cyclops for twelve months , George Newbill for ...
... Grand Cyclops , and I ( R. J. Brunson ) was elected Secretary . We then selected the best men in our district who wished to join us , and they were initiated . J. Polk Aber- nathy served as Cyclops for twelve months , George Newbill for ...
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... Grand Cyclops , or President ; a Grand Magi , or Vice President ; a Grand Turk , or Marshal ; a Grand Exchequer , reasurer ; and two Lictors , the outer and inner guards of the den , as the place of meeting was des- ignated . The one ...
... Grand Cyclops , or President ; a Grand Magi , or Vice President ; a Grand Turk , or Marshal ; a Grand Exchequer , reasurer ; and two Lictors , the outer and inner guards of the den , as the place of meeting was des- ignated . The one ...
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... Grand Cyclops , who solemnly addressed to him numerous questions . Some of these questions were grave , and occasion- ally a faulty answer resulted in the candidate's rejection . For the most part they were absurd to the last degree ...
... Grand Cyclops , who solemnly addressed to him numerous questions . Some of these questions were grave , and occasion- ally a faulty answer resulted in the candidate's rejection . For the most part they were absurd to the last degree ...
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... Grand Cyclops relaxed the rigor of his rule , and the de- corum hitherto maintained disappeared , and the den rang with shouts and peals of laughter ; and worse than all , as he looked about him , he saw that he was surrounded by men ...
... Grand Cyclops relaxed the rigor of his rule , and the de- corum hitherto maintained disappeared , and the den rang with shouts and peals of laughter ; and worse than all , as he looked about him , he saw that he was surrounded by men ...
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... Grand Cyclops . This dignitary was standing on a stump . The tall hat , the flowing robe , and the elevated position made him appear not less than ten feet tall . He addressed to the candidate a few unimportant and absurd questions ...
... Grand Cyclops . This dignitary was standing on a stump . The tall hat , the flowing robe , and the elevated position made him appear not less than ten feet tall . He addressed to the candidate a few unimportant and absurd questions ...
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Historic Pulaski, Birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan, Scene of Execution of Sam ... William Thomas Richardson,R J Brunson,Joshua Brown Sin vista previa disponible - 2022 |
Historic Pulaski, Birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan, Scene of Execution of Sam ... William Thomas Richardson,R J Brunson,Joshua Brown Sin vista previa disponible - 2022 |
Términos y frases comunes
anti-Ku Klux statute appropriation and disbursement arrest attorney band of regulators candidate cause charge citizens of Pulaski Council of Centaurs court curiosity Davis deeds deem such tax defendant Dens disbanded dollars Dominion duty Edicts effectual dissemination elect a Grand execution existence finem further enacted Ghouls Giles County Grand Council Grand Cyclops Grand Dragon Grand Ensign Grand Exchequer Grand Giant Grand Magi Grand Monk Grand Scribe Grand Titan Grand Turk Grand Wizard guilty hands HENRY BRIGHT impression initiation Investigating Committee JONATHAN BROWN jury Klan's Klansman Klux Klan Ku Klux Klan lawlessness Lictor ment mysterious Nashville Nashville convention negroes never offense officer organization outrages parade party penalties person or persons power to appoint preside protect Prov Province purpose rapid and effectual Realm regalia ritual saddle seat Sam Davis secrecy secret sheriff South summoned Tennessee tion town violence weird
Pasajes populares
Página 81 - What may this mean, That thou, dead corse, again in complete steel Revisit'st thus the glimpses of the moon, Making night hideous ; and we fools of nature So horridly to shake our disposition With thoughts beyond the reaches of our souls ? Say, why is this ? wherefore ? what should we do ? Ghost beckons HAMLET.
Página 41 - Second: To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and all laws passed in conformity thereto, and to protect the States and the people thereof from all invasion from any source whatever. Third...
Página 73 - Governor to take the seat in the United States Senate to which he had been elected.
Página 87 - Grand Magi. SEC. 6. It shall be the duty of the Grand Magi, who is the second officer in authority of the den, to assist the Grand Cyclops, and to obey all the proper orders of that officer ; to preside at all meetings in the den in the absence of the Grand Cyclops ; and to exercise during his absence all the powers and authority conferred upon that officer.
Página 29 - Such an answer, especially when given to a superstitious negro, was extremely terrifying ; and if, in addition, he heard the uproarious noises issuing from the " den " at the moment of a candidate's investiture with the "regal crown,"hehad the foundation for a most awe-inspiring story.
Página 58 - Klan, while in its peaceful movements, and disturbing no one, has been fired into three times. This will not be endured any longer; and if it occurs again, and the parties be discovered, a remorseless vengeance will be wreaked upon them. We reiterate that we are for peace and law and order. No man, white or black, shall be molested for his political sentiments. This...
Página 86 - Genii, also a Grand Scribe and a Grand Exchequer for his department, and to appoint and ordain Special Deputy Grand Wizards to assist him in the more rapid and effectual dissemination and establishment of *s throughout his Empire.
Página 86 - Cyclops to take charge of the * of his den after his election, under the direction and with the assistance (when practicable) of the Grand Giant, and in accordance with, and in conformity to, the provisions of this prescript, a copy of which shall in all cases be obtained before the formation of a * begins.
Página 90 - Sec. 3. The Grand Council of Centaurs shall be the Tribunal for the trial of Ghouls and non-elective officers, and shall be composed of six judges appointed by the Grand Cyclops from the Ghouls of his Den, presided over and sworn by him to give the accused a fair and impartial trial. They shall have power to summon the accused, and witnesses for and against him, and if found guilty they shall prescribe the penalty and execute the same. Said Judges shall be selected by the Grand Cyclops with reference...