Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-25
WING ORGANIZATION IN AUGUSTA.

day the s2nd day of July, lsii.-Presen,:
From Ipcynestorougk-Dr. II H. Henry David
W 2x 3D. DR., j.. h1sg.r. Dr. L. widei, Il. al White.
Evans, George G. Hanger, n. McChcsney, George w.
Allen, Jacob keisSr Peter Shirley, w, A. Turk.
bodcn, Frederick Burns, IL. A. Peck Thomas Cnllin
Robert Wade, john NrCuc, Tn. Baskin. Il. H. Kinney,
John Brown, John Brannaman, J. H. M'Cuc, Vim. Lii
Sraii,h /" II" ''SN'" n0""' F. coaFSey' Zach Gal
From M idaey-col. s. narnsbarrer, r.. A. Curry,
I. W. M'Cuc, J. c. M'Cuc, David Rusmisei, John
Sheets George Crawford, James Boarand Robert Au-
derson, j. ~ Poage, c, Roller, VIM. Crawford.
From Ne,o Hopc-James Craig, Alcx'r r. Givins,
Saml Crawford, Jas. Walker, Win. Whitmorc George
G. Bourland Robert Guy, j. A. WaJdeil. j. NJ. Stout
Geo. w. Mowry, John A. Patterson. n. Kerr, VIM
LESLEY, Arch'd Trottcr, Alexr +. Nelson Robertson
Hanger.
From Chuchuiue-C H. Lewis, VIM. Frazier w A.
Bell, VIM. A. Hanger, Jas. A. Cochran Ephrain Coed
ing, Paul Scig, r. ID. liill.
From Gree"ye-Ja%ss Bumsardner, Rudolph Turk,
John Merritt, Mathew Pilson, John X Moore Jacob
Nanicar, William Brown, Isaac Hail. James NJ Lilcy.
=, From SIa"nion-L. Waddcll, N. c. Kinney, T. {.
Clarke, Jameson Wilson. j. Addison Waddcli, A. S.
Kinney George ESkridge, a. Ill. Price, Geo. w Fuller
Geo. Nj Cochran, VIM Kinney, Kenton Harper
The meeting was organized by calling Col.
James Crawford to tho Chair, and appointing
n. Z. Kinney Secretary.
On the motion Of VIM. Frazier, esq.
Resolved, That he n committee 10 draft
Constitution for the government of this Associations and
that they report thereon this evening ati o'clock.
Whereupon the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed said committee--Willam Frazier, Will
liam Kinney, ii. w. Shelley, Kenton Harper,
DIR. j. Hanger, and David S. Young.
On motion of VIM. Kinney, esq.
Resolved, That the Charmpn of this mcctinr and III,
Presidents of the local Clubs present he appointed a
committee TO report TO this meeting at the same hour
ist me most suitable time TO hold Mass Meeting OF
.hs gnnfs DAD A ,.tt.
such number OF distinguished Wings they may deem
proper to address said meeting And Bird x committee
OF Provision and Arrangement.
The meeting then took recess.
The meeting re-assembled, pursuant to adjourn
ment.-N IN. Frazier, esq. from the committee an
pointed TO draft Constitution for the govern
ineht oil the association, made the following Re-
port, which was read and adopted unanimously:
Inc Wing party OF Virginia and Of the Union,
cohAding In The justice oil their cause and the
soundness of their principles, as being nothing
less than the cause Of their country and the prin.
cpes of Republican governments seek their pro.
paSatlon by free, open and fair discussion before
the people. Founded in truth, and Justice. and
patriotism, they believe that nothing is wantinu
10 the speedy triumph of those principles, and
their adoption as the permanent policy of the
country, but candid and dispassionate examina
tIon and scrutiny of them. TO this end, volun-
lary associations or Clubs have been extensively
formed throughout the Sta;e.-persuaded as we
are, mat these associations, springing from tho
BODY OF the people, and constituted by the people.
nave happy influence in diilusing intelligence
ana sound political principles, We Wings of Au-
guSta county, are DESTROYS of taking part i'm the
general movement, and Of contributing our mite
TO swell the tide which is now bearing our cause
and lis great champion onward to a glorious
victory.
we inscribe upon our banner these fundamen-
tai principles of Wing policy-A sound National
currency regulated by the will and authority of
the Nailon-An adequate Revenue, with fair Pro-
lection TO American lnduslry-Just restraints TO
inc Executive Power, embracing farther restric-
lions ON The exercise of the Veto--A faithful adj
n'inlstratlon of the Public Domain, with an eoui-
table distribution OF the proceeds of the sales of
IL among an the States--An Honest aud Econo-
mical administration of the governments leavinr
Public officers perfect freedom of thought and of
the right OF suffrage, but with suitable restraints
against improper interference in elections.--And
with view TO aid as elfectually as we may, in
the promotion and establishment of these princi-
pies, we, The delegates of The respective Clay
Clubs OF the county, do adopt the following plan
. of general concert and organization:
AT. l. ms Association shall be called "Tho
Union Clay Club of Augusta County,"
Art ,. The officers Of this Club shall be
President, two Secretaries, Treasurer, and an
-, ~ ,nmmlttee, to consist of five members,
~ NC dPPoih'eu ny 'ire Club; and the Presidents
oil the respective local Clubs liz
this Association shall be ec ocio Vice FIa; "',,'
OF the same. ehlS
Art 3. All the members Of the Precinct Clubs
oil Inc county shall be considered members of
The Union Club, and entitled whenever present.
to participate fully in its proceedings; but il
| snail be the duty OF each Club 10 appoint spe.
clai delegation Of not less than Ten members 10
! attend the meetings of this Club at each Of its
regular meetings, who shall continue 10 act as de-
lesa'es 10 the same until superseded by new
appointment.
Art. a. The object of this association benr
the diffusion Of Wing principles, by fair and
/ open discussion, and the circulation of approved
documents and publications, and as il relies sole
y on the individual contributions of those who
are connected with the associations il is expected
that each member will freely contribute, by all
means IN his power, TO the promotion OF It's great
and patriotic ends, according to his ability.
Art. 5. The regular meetings of this associa-
! tlon shall be held at the Courthouse of the coun
W. on The hrst day of every county Court and
special meetings may be held upon the call of the
{ President, or any one OF the Vice Presidents. al
the request OF majority of the Executive Com
miiee.
Art. 6. The Secretaries Of this association
shall keep record of The proceedings in suita.
Die book TO be procured Tor that purpose-and
also roll OF the members of all the local Climbs
ana 1t is hereby made the duty of the Secretaries
oil said Clubs TO report TO each OF the REGULAR
meetings OF this association such additions TO
Their membership as may from time to time be
made.
Art 7. The Treasurer shall receive such vo.
iuntary contributions in money and documents as
may be made by the members for the promotion
OF the OBJECTS oil the association, keep regular
account oil the same-and hold them subject TO
The order OF the Executive Committee
Art. s. 1t shall be the duty of tie Executive
Committee TO superintend the disbursement of the
I funds OF The Climb and tlp H.,