Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-11
CENTRAL TIPPECANOE CLUB OF
AUGUSTA.

At meeting of the Wings of Stanton
and Its vicinity on the 9th inst. for the purpose
OF adopting means to advance the Who
cause of this Commonwealth, Col. lanes
Crawford was called to the chair, and VIM
RI. Allen appointed Secretary. VIM. Kim
ney, Esq. presented the following preamble
and resolutions which were adopted. Upon
some OF the resolutions there was an anima-
ted discussion, in which several gentlemen
took part, each one manitestinq the kindest
spirit, and determined purpose not to be di-
Verted from the important end which thew so
ardently desire to accomplish.
Inc members OF this association solemnlv
impressed with the belief that the prosperity
OF our country, the purity, if not the perns-
nency OF our Republican institutions are deem
ly involved in the result of the approacbino
Presidential Election, and believing that in
union there is strength, and that all that is
wanting to ensure success to our cause, is per
iect organization, agree to constitute our
selves into Iippecanoe Club, and mutually
pledge and promise to each other, and to onr
compatriots throughout the Union, strict vigi-
lance, untiring zeal, and the employment of
all talr and honorable means to advance the
election OF VIM. Henry Harrison to the next
Presidency OF the United States, and for the
good order and government of our association.
do adopt the following constitution
l.. This association shall be STYLED ssThe
Central TipPecanoe Club of Augusta,
q. The officers of the Club shall be a Pres
ldent, two Vice Presidents, Secretary and
treasurer. 1t shall be the duty of the Presi-
dent to preside at the meetings of the Club.
&c. preserve order, and perform all such dr.,
ties as usually appertain to the PRESIDING Off
Ger OF such an association.
8. The duties Of the Vice Presidents sh.u
be tor one of them to preside and perform tho
duties OF PRESIDENT in his absence, or when
ever the President shall call one Of ,bo,, o.
the chair. '''iii "
a. The Secretary shall make and keen &,
true record of the proceedings of the Club in
book to be procured for that purpose in
which ne shall enroll in alphabetical order all
the names of the members of the Club.
.. Inc treasurer shall collect and paw ont
under the order Of the Club, or any commit.
tee appointed by them, all voluntary contr;-
buttons OF money to the uses of the Clnb.
ana render statement of his accounts when.
ever required.
6. There shall be two standing committee.
appointed by the President and Vice presi
dents to consist of FIVE members eacb--ona
to be designated the Corresponding Commit.
tee, whose duty it shall be 10 eorresnond
with other similar clubs or Committees
throughout the Union,on subjects and matters
calculated to advance the best interests or
the country, the re-establishment ofsound DO
litical principles and practices, and as a
means the election Of VIM. Henry Uarri-
son as President, and John TYLER as Vice
President. They shall procure such political
documents for use aud distribution, as thew
deem best calculated to advance our cause.
T. All members Of the various Tippecanoe
Clubs Of Augusta shall be entitled to mem !