Democratic banner., 1846-06-20

at the Academy, for the purpose OF max
ing suitable arrangements to celebrate the
4th of July next.
On motion of Mr.. Kennedy, Mr.. jerks
was called to the chair, ana On motion Of
Mr.. Thomas, Mr.. II. f. Block was "Hpoint-
ed secretary.
The object of :he meeting having been
explained by the chairman, Mr.. Murray
suggested in some very appropriate re-
marks, that a Free Public Dinner be given
by the citizens upon that day, which sug-
gestion was adopted by the meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Thomas, it was agreed
that a committee Olive persons be appoint
ed by the chair to draft a committee of
twelve persons, as a committee of arrange
mcnt, wllercupon the chair appointed Mess
rs. S. +. Murray, B. w. CORN, VIM. X.
Kennedy, Philander Draper and John c.
Massie.
The committee having retired a few mo-
ments, returned with the appointment of
the following persons:
Messrs. Edwin Draper, II. II. jerks,
J John +. Thomas, Joseph Richardson, Orwin
&c. Tinker, II. f. Block, VIM. English, Jas.
II. johnson, ThomasJ. Baird, S. W. Far
Der, l. N. Bryson and f. B. Carroll.
On motion of Mr.. Thomas, Mr.. James
o. Broadhead was requested to deliver an
Grafton, and on motion Of Mr.. II. E. Block,
Mr.. Thomas was requested to read the
Declaration of independence upon that oc-
~caSion.
On motion of Mr.. Kennedy, the commit
tee OF arrangements were instructed to ap-
point three persons to prepare some appro-
l~priate toasts for the occasion.
On motion of Mr.. Edwin Draper, it was
resolved, that the committee Of arrange
mcnts be instructed TO request the ladies
of Louisiana to aid i'll furnishing the Desert
for the dinner.
On motion Of Mr. Markley, it was r~esolv-
ed that the use of any spirituous liquors be
prohibited ON the ground, on that day.
On motion of Mr.. P. Draper, that The
proceedings of this meeting be signed by
the chairman and secretary, and published
lin the Democratic Banner.
The meeting then adjourned.
II. II. jerks, Charm.
II. E. BLOCK, SEc'Y.
At a meeting o fthe committee ofarrange-
ments, the following gentlemen were APP
pointed a subcommittee, who are request
I'd TO obtain subscriptions in the country.
Ro5t. Allison Wm. Reading, Chas. Ba-
con, James Starks, John Smith, II. ]. Chill
ton, NimIod Edwards, James NJ. Martin,
Doct. Harvey, Robt. E:."'<. \. ]. Trimblc
Jacob Baxter, Josiah Henry, ". Henry,
w. NJ. Walker, Jas. Mckay, W.. Starks,
Enoch Pepper, Joseph Heritage; anu tie
following men were appointed marshals:
c. ]. Pcttibone, Sam'l Kennedy, c. Jack
son, WIN. II. Robinson, W. Emerson, NJ
Curry, T.. r. Spotswood, VIM. c. Orr, f,
Block, jr., N. B. Tanner, Jas. Y. Johnson
and Thomas II. Ellis.
Alta meeting Of the citizens of Bowling.
Green, and lis vicinity, held in the Court
House, on Friday, the 18th day of June, Is,
46, for the purpose of expressing their re-
spcct for the memory of the late George
W. Buckner; DR.. j. c. Welborn was called
10 the clair, and Smith S. Allen was appoint.
Ell secretary.
On motion, a committee of three was APP
pointed by the chair, consisting of the fol-
lowing gentlemen, to wit: ID. I. Avcril, I.
u. c. Fags., and Z. J. Pcttibonc, TO draft a
preamble and resolutions expressive of the
feelings of the meeting. Whercupon the,
returned the folIowing-but before taking
the vote thereon. n. p. Minor, Esq, BY
request addressed the meeting in all appro-
pirate and suitable manner. The follow
ing preamble and resolutions were then
adopted.
Whereas, we have heard with deep sor-