The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-04-05
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
Monday Euening, .Apyil !, 1874.
Pursuant to previous notice number of The
democrats of Centre and adjoining townships met
at the Court House in Woodsfeld, for the purpose
of forming HICKORY CLUB. JrphtM Smith
was called to the Chair, and r. p Yoho was ap-
pointed Secretary.
On motion, d. H. Wire Esq.was called on to state
the objects ofthe meeting, who forcibly recommen-
ded the propriety of forming Hickory Clubs and
a speedy and thorough organization of the Demo.
cratic party
Messrs ]. f. Lewis, VIM. c. Walton, and Jas.
NJ Stout, were severally called on, and addressed
the meeting
On motion of Mr.. J. Kerr, il was
Resolued-That committee offve be appointed
to draugbt resolutions or laws for the government
of Hickory Club; the committee TO report at the
next meeting Messrs j. Kerr, VIM. c. Walton,
M. Morrow.J H. Lewis and Arthur Smith were
appointed said committee.
On motion, committee of three were appoin-
ted to request speakers to address the Club on to-
morrow evening.
On motion the meeting adjourned until tomorrow
Tuesday evening.
JAPHETH SMITH, Pres't.
R. P. YOHo, Secy.
Tuesday Euening April2, 1914.
The Club met pursuant to adjournment, M. Nor
row was called to the Chair; and j. McConaghy
appointed Secretary.
The committee heretofore appointed to prepare
rules for the government of the Club, reported the
following:
Whereas. it is considered expedient to form Hick-
ory Clubs, for the purpose of better uniting and
harmonising the action of the Democratic party;
and that it cannot be too strongly recommended to
the Democracy in the several townships in this
county, to effect complete and thorough organza-
ton; and whereasitis well known that the Wing
party are well organized, and that neither money
nor zeal in behalf of their favorite, will be wanting
in attempting deceive the people into his support
Your committee would therefore recommend the
formation of Hickory Club in this place, and also
in the several townships in this county; believing
as they do, that powerful as our federal opponents
seem to be, we have only to make good use of our
legitimate and only proper arms-uuth and argu-
ment-to defeat and scatter their forces. Your
Committee further recommed. the adoption Of the
following rules for the government of this Club:
lst. This Club shall be called the Woodsfield
Hickory Club.
End The officers of this Club shall be President,
Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Assistant
Secretary.
3d. The President shall be elected monthly
and if present, shall preside at all meetings of the
Club. In his absence, the Vice President shall
take the Chair.
4th The Treasurer shall keep an accurate ac-
count of all funds that may come into his hands
belonging to the Club, and shall pay over the same
in such manner as the Club may direct.
5th The Secretary shall keep an accurate ac.
count of the proceedings of the Clubs, & register
of the names of the members thereof and in hi:
absence the assistant Secretary shall perform the
duties of Secretary.
9th There shall be appointed by the Presiden
committee of ten whose duty it shall be to confer
with other Democratic Clubs, and to prepare bust
ness for this Club.
The foregoing rules were VI animously adopted
On motion ofMr. James M. Stout a committed
of FIVE was appointed to nominate proper officer
for the Club.
The Club was addressed by E. ARcHBoLD
Esq. in his usual happy and instructive manner
On motion of Mr.. J. NJ. Stout committee o
three was appointed to wait upon Col. MORRIS
and request his attendance on the meeting. Where
upon the Chair appointed Messrs. J. M. Stout
Vance Johnson and ]. H. Lewis said committe.
During the absence of the Committee D. H
Wire Esq. addressed the Club in his usual agreea
bic style.
The committee appointed to wait on Col. Nor
Rs, returned s, reported that they had discharged
the duties assigned them, and that Mr.. Morris wa
henpresent, who thereupon addressed the meeting
at some length.
The committee appointed to nominate officer
for the Club, reported the following names to vii
For President, Hon. DAVID KIRKBRIDE, 70
Vice President M Morrow, for Secretary Jane
McConaghy, Assistant Secretary James R. Nor
ris, and Treasurer John Williamson. Which nom
nations were unanimously confirmed
The Executive Committee appointed under tn
sixth rule, are, Messrs. A. Shaw, Thomas Mitch
ell, d. H. Wire, John Kerr, Arthur Smith, Wn
c. Walton,J. M. Kirkbride, VIM. Okey, E. Arch
bold, and VIM. Craig.
On motion Of d H. Wire it was
Resoire That the Corresponding Committe
be Instructed to request the HON. DAVID TOD
to visit this county during the present campaign.
On motion,
ResoiUed-That the proceedings of this meetin
be published in the Spirit of Democracy.
On motion the Club adjourned to meet on Mon
day evening the Sh inst.
M MORROW, Pres't. pro. ten
]. McCONAGHY, Sec'y.
fill &. Al.