The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-04-06
JOSEPH ROMAN, Jr. Chairman
II. X. SMITH, Secretary.

| According to public notice number of the
Wing voters OF tho End Election district of Cecil
county, assembled at Old Town OH Saturday
Esd inst for the purpose Of forming Clay Club,
when upon motion Benz. w. Harris was chosen
Chairman and james l.. Craig, appointed Sc
c:ctary. The object OF the meeting being stated
the following Preamble and Constitution was
submitted by David f.. karsner, and unani-
mousy adopted. Preamble, Whereas, 1t is the
opinion otlliis meeting that the Elect ion of Hen
ry Clay OF kentucky 10 the presidential chair at
the next Election is essential TO the vital inter
ests Of the people OF these U. Lta,cs, and
Whereas, Wo believe it to be OF the utmost
importance that we should have tariff sufficient
to protect home Industry and adequate to meet
tho expenses of government and IA so u national
institution for the uniform regulation of our cur
rcncy, and
Whereas, Henry Clay is the decided and
avowcd champion Of those as well as all other
prominent wing measures.
Therefore VIC the undersigned unite together
and pic3a4c ourselves TO use all fair and hol,ura-
bic means TO secure his election as president of
these U. States in 1874, and Whereas, il is ne
ccssary that we shouted have rules and regula-
tons for the good government Of the society.
Resolved, Therefore that we pledge ourselves
to support the following constitution.
Art. LIST. The name Of this association shall
be the Clay Club t'the End Election District.
Art End. That it shall consist of all voters in
the 2nI Election District who are favorable to
the Election Of Henry Clay to the Presidency
and are willing to associate themselves with us
under such regulations as the Club may from
time to time prescribe.
Art. Srd. That the object of this Club shall
be to promote by all far and honorable means
the Election Of Henry Clay and the success Of
wing principles.
Art. 4th. That the officers of tn Club sh all
consist Of President, four vice Presidents two
Secretaries and Treasurer who shall continue
permanent officers of this Club except in cases
OF death removal: or resignation, they shall bc
elected by ballot at the first meeting after the
adoption of this constitution and amy vacancy
may be filled in like manner at tn, first meeting Of
tho Club after such vacancies occur.
Art 9TH 1t shall be the duty Of the President
to preside at all meetings of this Club assisted by
the vice Presidents and in his absence one vf the
vice Presidents shall preside in regular order.
Art. 9th. The duties of the secretaries and
Treasurer in addition to those which the names
imply shall be from time to lime prescribed by
the Club.
Art. It'll Every member shall have the PHI
yilcge of expressing his views upon all questions
brought before the Club.
Art. Sth. An executive committee of three
shall be appointed whose duty it shall be to call
special meetings and transact such other busi-
ness as the club may prescribe and also Finance
Committee Of five shall be appointed whose duty
it shall DO TO provide places OF meeting RAISE
funds and transact such other business as may
devolvc upon them.
Art. 9th. Stated meetings of the Club shall be
held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each
month.
Art. 9th This constitution may be altered or
amended by majority of tbe melnbers ureSc,,t
at any meeting provided the Club Is notified in
writing at a privlous meeting.
An al ourncd meeting was held on w ednes-
day 21tli Ma. eli at the House OF SamI. For d
Chesapeake City for the purpose of electing Of
iccrs agreeable 10 the It'll article OF the const-
tuition az adopted on the 2Jrd ulL. when the fol- |
lowing gentlemen were baotcd for and declared |
duly elected.
BENJAMIN +. SLUYTER, President.
BENZ W. HARRIS,
DAVIDSON ID. PEARCE, " pr,s,
JAMES COLAlARi, '''''
SAMUEL THOMPSON,
DANDp i. kAEsNEH, tsooro,,ros
JAMES l.. CRAIG,
William Hudson, Treasurer.
John w. Writ,
Geo. S. Bryan, Exct. Com.
Andrew IIouck
Henry ID. Fowler,
Richard H. Bryan,
Arthur Morrison,
William Bryan,
john G. Anderson,
On motlon resolved that the proceedings OF
Of this meeting be published in the Cecil Wing
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at
Chesapeake City April 18th at O'Clock, P.
NJ. BENZ. W. HARRIS, Prest.
JAS. l., CRAIG, Sect.