The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-23
r., the Hawk.Eye and Patriot.

: Bloomington held meeting at the
n. ii Room for the purpose of forming
g now al Sooecane Club, and to make prepara-
liens AMI ,ecommodatons for the meeting of a
Blooming ,mss Of the people, TO be holden here
date, VII 4, 29th inst. On motion of Thomas
nd the N I,huson, Mathew Matthews was called
foot an Se chair, and B. P. Rowland appoint
Secretary, Stephen Whcher, Esq.
A. called for, stated the object Of the
~, ~ IN thsf n notion Of John w. Richman, Geo
ma as slsaa3 ,nphreys, Stephen Whicher, Esq and
: ~ ,ofsn IN W Richman, were appointed by the
Ess ans III committee to draft preamble and
l. ileu nsipu,ion for the adoption of the club.
= "ppeaf lnmotion Of Stephen Whicher, Esq.
!, a ponaea VI 9 Woodward. Esq. Alexander Duns-
-. h L' ,pe and T B Johnson, were appointed
80. oeia he Chair committee to make out. a
t. saofle tofoTicers necessary for the organiza-
,l;shaa h Of the Club.
;sl ~. The committee reported the following
~, a;lsI med gentlemen-John ~ Richman, for
,ha a.o ~ Sasilent, D C Cloud. for Vice Presi-
) 49, Int B P Rowland, for Secretary, and
,f;den.;I Mel Foster, Treasurer.
,s,sa, On motion of J W Brady, Geo IIumph-
and ~ hys I B Johnson and D Matthews were
moo, {. fpoinled a standing committee, to Pfc-
v..a, S1 ae business for the club, and to suggest
II : objects for its efforts.
On motion Of William G Woodward, a
c--for ,Fon.i.'ee oo"'i'u"s ~ WI pe'sons va
lg 10 hisfPpolp.eu - MANI n1eGss" az ~
M. ~. Aieuds who are 10 hold their meeting
Id M.n DIRE on the 10Th inst.
l,,Is g. On motion OF I Johnson, D Matthews
!. a. ksphen WIhicher, Esq. and B P How
, will c0s Snl we're appointed corresponding COM
o.a f g.. 3asse, to correspond with our wing
rnc;nls, ends in different parts of the territory
Of bsl The committee appointed to draft
= of;ce preamble and constitution, reported the
Tho nao 6loEng, which, ON motion of + 3 john
f0' son was unanimously adopted.
efic;sod At meeting of the wings of the coun-
Yn mr. NJ Of Muscatine, assembled at blooming
,nlar;tv BON, on the 2o,h day Of July, 1910, the
! bu, :. blowing preamble and constitution were
all com. unanimously adopted.
loo ba. We, whose names are hereunto annex
ysnaner WITNESSING the unparalleled exer,ions
The nro. ldch the Van Buren, party are making
les. but laslain place and power, and being con-
fare Or asccd that unless the people continue
country. aar ccunteractng exertons that those eff
I'VE this lHs will be successful, and feeling deep
ythe Importance Of full and efficient
10 much ganlza,ion of our party, in order to carry
.ion ofaa'is principles, we agree 10 form our
e word Ieses into an association to be called the
is OLD, iAuseatine county Tippecanoe Club, and
n lyiaglH pledge ourselves to use every honor
te to AM ae means within the compass of our
Whigs1 #er to promote the interests of the
Of Mr. ltg cause, and insure the triumph of
n am 3shg principles.
and inn Ne therefore adopt, for our regulation,
~ him a@ following constitution
cal sum- Article lst. The motto of this associa-
- own on shall be concert Of action upon prin-
firing ofIaps.
nifty. Ass's "a. The object OF tins assocla-
ntlemanT Non shall be to consult together, discuss
, public and adopt such means and measures as
do and| VIII best promote the principles of govern
oect foil aent reform.
N at all Article Sd. The officers of the club
Dc used l,,hal consist of President. Vice Presi-
.icketlylsnt, Secretary, and Treasurer.
friends, Article 4. 1t shall be the duty Of the
n Des PRESIDENT TO preside at all regular meet.
anne up aaggs OF this club and preserve order.
oncern- Article 5. 1t shall be the duty of the
ian has nee President to assist the President at
ne con- Yea meeting, and, in case Of his absence,
let, and sshall perform the duties of chairman.
e those Article u. The Secretary shall careful
g, snd record the proceedings of each meet
again, % and read the same at each succeeding
,ries Or aseing.
for 90. Article 9TH. The contributions to this
intelli. qao shall be voluntary, and the funds so
olitics asetl shall be applied to the objects of
q the &club.
~ be- Article 9th. Twenty members shall
entiroI institute quorum for the transaction of
ties al business.
Iready A,icle 9th. Every appropriation of
umber lnds shall be ratified by majority of the
way Of Menoers present, and certified to the
ghich, treasurer by the secretary.
nswsr Article 10th. 1t shall be the duty of the
lodern aeasurer TO take charge of the funds, and
name aake such application of them as may be
directed BY the club.
~. Article 18th. A standing committee of
Slee shall be appointed by the President
prepare business for the club, and to
:. .usgest objects for its efforts, and for the
the enjoyment of lis means such other COM
nee1 aa'ees may be appointed as may be
sits ssAed necessary at any time.
ofths Article 18th. The President or Secre-
spep- ny snail have the power to call meet
,cho- " q the club, by giving written notice
,lsce NV, a!ne and place two days previous to
pbled sung s such meeting:
I'hea saPnen Whicher j.. F Clark, NJ G
Their plIward. Moses Couch, James Davis,
upon 4, i; vvon n N. II ichman, J ~ Bra
Il ~ " Hollinsworth, Myron Yard, ] s
w 1nasn, 2 G Cloud, G H Lefingwell,
sRsT !, .a01aas Baltzer, Suel Foster, I'm Por-
en- y ny Pettibone, Silas " Blood, B P
~ a NJ u1land, M Matthews, F ] Stone, Alex
i 4 '1'mofe' 9 N Humphreys, Dorrance