The native American., 1838-07-21

A. RoTHwELL,
H. V. HILL,
]. ID. CLARKE.
While this Committee had retired, the names Of
several persons were given in as desirous Of join
ing the Association. !
The Committee, after consultation, returned
with the following nominations:
Mr. HENRY M. MoRFIT, for President.
Mr.. ULYSSES WARD, for pice- President
James G' sc. 9 DUNN, Members Of the Council
B. X. MoRsELL,
GEoRGE SwEEsY, Treasurer.
HENRY J. BRENT, Corresponding Secretary.
GARREr ANDERSON, Recording Secretary
foregoing Report, they thought it proper to say
that they had unanimously re-nomiEated all the
old officers to their respective stations; but one
of the gentlemen, who was authorised, stated that
only one exception, the Corresponding Secreta-
ry, had desired to decline as well because it was
due to other members that an opportunity should
be offered them Of manifesting their zeal in the
cause, as for the reason that the time and labor
necessary for the duties should not be required
Corresponding Secretary consented to serve, be-
cause his train of correspondence was in such a
state as to require his continued personal atten-
ton,
Mr. Morfit begged to be allowed TO decline
accepting the situation of President for another
the cause; and he was in favor Of rotation in
the honors Of the Association.
Mr.. Sweeny objected, comparing the members
of this Society to public servants, in the time Of
need, who ought not to be permitted to withdraw
while their services were required!
Mr.. ]. D. Clarke also objected for similar rea-
sons.
Doctor T. d. Jones begged that the late Pres-
dent would forego his determination.
Mr.. Morft thanked the Association for the re-
newed honor which it was desirous to confer upon
him, but he had reflected well upon the propriety
as well for his sake as for that of others, who
were equally entitled with himself to the
confidence of the Society, to decline, and that it
would be inconsistent with his own character if
he were now to be moved by any fattering mark
OF appreciation to change an intention founded on
such good reasons.
He said that the officers and himself had con-
ferred frequently upon this subject, and they had
come to the determination of proposing one of its
members who would bring to the aid of the cause
a great deal Of energy and talent, and one whom
he hoped and believed would be unanimously
confirmed when his name should be announced:
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this intention, and had not in any way been ap-
prised Of it; so that if he were present. it would
be an annunciation to him Of high honor, and
one, perhaps, not expected at that time.
Mr.. Morft then moved that the same Com
mittee be permitted to retire with instructions to
nominate some other member as President
The motion prevailed and in the meantime the
other nominations above reported, were con-
hrmed with acclamations and without dissent
ing voice.
Upon the return of the Committee, Mr. ii. ].
Brent, the Chairman, announced Mr.. JOSEPH II. .
BRADLEY for President.
Mr. Bradley thanked the Society for this unex
pected honor, which he had not hoped for but
begged that for many reasons he might be allowed
10 decline.
Mr. j. Z. Clarke and Mr.. Sweeny objected.
The President stated that much reflection had
been had upon this matter, and that although
member who had already filed any particular of
fee would be at liberty TO decline re-appoint
ment, it was entirely different when the situation
to which he was about being called, was a new
one, which the party, in the opinion Of his coun-
trymen, was well qualified 10 fill for their be-
neit as well his own repuiaion; and that he
was Of opinion the nominee ought not to be per-
mtted to decline. He would therefore put the
question upon the confirmation of this appoint
ment and it was unanimously confirmed with
applause.
Mr.. Henry J. Brent brought to the notice o
the meeting outrageous insult to an American
Native who had recently, he understood, beer
turned out from an humble station in the State