THE OBJECTS OF THE ORANGE INSTITUTION.

"'We associate, to the utmost of our power, to support and defend
his Majesty King George the Third, the constitution and laws of this
country, and the succession to the Throne in his Majesty's illustrious
house, being Protestants; for the defence of our persons and properties;
and to maintain the peace of the country; and _for these purposes to we
will be at all times ready to assist the civil and, military powers in
the just and lawful discharge of their duty_. We also associate in honor
of King William the Third, Prince of Orange, whose name we bear,
as supporters of his glorious memory, and the true religion by him
completely established in these kingdoms. And in order to prove our
gratitude and affection for his name, we will annually celebrate the
victory over James at the Boyne, on the first day of July, O.S., in
every year, which day shall be our grand Era for ever.

We further declare that we are exclusively a Protestant Association;
yet, detesting as we do, any intolerant spirit, we solemnly pledge
ourselves to each other, _that we will not persecute, injure, or upbraid
any person on account of his religious opinions, PROVIDED THE SAME BE
NOT HOSTILE TO THE STATE_; but that we will, on the contrary, be aiding
and assisting' to every loyal subject, of every religious description,
in protecting him from violence and oppression.

Qualifications requisite for an Orangeman.

"'He should have a sincere love and veneration for his Almighty Maker,
productive of those lively and happy fruits, righteousness and obedience
to his commands; a firm and steadfast faith in the Saviour of the world,
convinced that he is the only mediator between a sinful creature and an
offended Creator--without these he cannot be a Christian; of a humane
and compassionate disposition, and a courteous and affable behavior. He
should be an utter enemy to savage brutality and unchristian cruelty; a
lover of society and improving company; and have a laudable regard for
the Protestant religion, and a sincere desire to propagate its precepts;
zealous in promoting the honor, happiness, and prosperity of his king
and country; heartily desirous of victory and success in those pursuits,
yet convinced and assured that God alone can grant them. He should have
a hatred of cursing and swearing, and taking the name of God in vain (a
shameful practice), and he should use all opportunities of discouraging
it among