Each order remained, save in this last degree where all were one.

This last degree was nothing more nor less than a compact government exercising all the functions of a nation.
The grand purpose of the government was so apparent, and so needful of attention, that men rushed into this last degree pledging their lives to the New Government.
"All differences between the race were to be settled by this Government, as it had a well organized judiciary.

Negroes, members of this Government, were to be no longer seen fighting negroes before prejudiced white courts.

An army was organized and every able-bodied citizen enlisted.

After the adjournment of the lodge sessions, army drills were always executed.