Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-03-03
CONSTITUTION
\ OF THE
FORT STEPHENSON
MINING ASSOCIATION.
OF THE


remote from our homes and from those whom
we most cherish and whose happiness we most
desire, subject US to many priyations and hard
ships, and calls for cordial and united efforts for
our mutual welfare; and, Whereas, we cNnnot
hope for success in our labor, without the suld-
ance and blessing of an All-wise Creator, and q
due observance Of His laws; now, Therefore, in
consideration of the premises and in order more
effectually to manage the property and prosecute
the business of said company, the parties here
unto severaly and individually, and each for
himself his heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns, respectively agree that the following
shall be the articles of mutual agreement and
association, forever binding upon each of said
parties, his heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns, to wit:
ARTICLE l. This Association shall be known by
the name and the style of "The Fort Stephenson
Mining Association"
ART IL This association shall continue 8 months
from the Ist of March, 1S49, at the end of which
time there shall be full settlement and division
made of the business and effects of the association
and each member to share equally, Provided, that
the association may at any time previous thereto
make division, if the association SO decide unan-
imously.
ART-III The officers of the association shall be
a President, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall be
elected by ballot and serve during good behavior
majority of all the votes shall be necessary for
choice, Provided, always, that any of said officers
may be removed by vote of majority of the as
sociation on the ground Of incompetency or naten-
ton and unfaithfulness in the discharge of his
duties.
ART. ". 1t shall be the duty of the President
preside at all meetings of the association and pre-
| serve order and deeorum. He shall decide all
questions of order Subject to appeal to the assoc
alton by two members.) He shall sign all orders
on the Treasurer for moneys appropriated by the
association and perform such other duties as may
be prescribed by the bylaws
ART " In the absence or disability of the Pres
ident Secretary, at any meeting of the associa-
ton, their places may be supplied by officers elected
pro tem--viva vece
l. ART. VI. The Secretary shall keep acorrect rec
ord of the proceedings of the association in book
to be procured for that purpose. He shall receive
all moneys that may be paid into the association,
paw them to- the Treasurer and take his receipt for
the same. He shall countersign all orders on the
Treasurer and perform such other duties as may
be prescribed % he bylaws, or by resolutions
Arr. VII The Treasurer shall receive all mon
eys from the Secretary, and receipt to him for the
same. He shall keep a just and accurate account
of all the receipts and disbursements. He shall
pay all ordersgned BY the proper officers on pre-
sentation.
ART. Will The association shall consist of the
undersigned, together with such other persons as
/ they may unanimously associate with them,l with
an equal capital of 1925. They shall be men of
good character and sound constitutions.
| ART TX This association shall be united to share
each others fortunes and render assistance in times
of danger; and if any member of this association,
shall be deprived of his health, or any way injured,
SO as to be unable to aid in advancing the inter
ests of the association he shall not for that
be deprived of his interest in the property and eff
fects of the association, but he shall at all times be
regarded as full partner in all things and entitled
to the kindness and watchful care and protection of
every other member of the association, and under
no circumstances shall he be deserted or permitted
to suffer for want of proper attention-and, in the
event of death of any member of the association
before the expiration of the time limited for the con-
tinuance of the association, he shall receive his full
share of the profits and effects of the association,
up to the time of his deceasc And in case any
member be lost or die from any cause IN making
the Journey over land to CALIFORNIA after leaving
the frontier and before arriving at final destn-
alton, then the association shall in that event. so
soon as their funds are sufficient and by the ear-
est opportunity, pay to the wife Of the deceased if
he have one living, and if not then to his legal rep
resentative, (unless otherwise directed by the de-
ceased an amount equal to the capital stock by
him paid into the association, together with the
clothing, money and the private property of the
deceased, without any deduction on account of
consumption or losses real or contingent
ART. x 1t is farther agreed that there shall be
no personal or individual interest," trade or traffic
whatever but that any article ofiRdVIdual interest
disposed of shall be credited to the member at
cost, and the proceeds go into the general fund
ART. XI. In all cases not otherwise provided for,
la majority of the members shall be necessary to de-
eide any and every question touching the business
or interest of the association
ART XII The association may from time to time
adopt such bylaws and regulations may be nee
essary for the prosecution of their business but not
so as to contravene the provisions of these articles
of association.
ART XIII. No member shall have a right to
withdraw from the association, except on paying
such forfeiture or complying with such conditions
as the association may determine by vote of two
thirds of the members
ART XIV. Neglect of duty and disorderly con-
duct shall subject the offender to such punishment
as the association may determine, by a two third
vote. but in no case shall member be expelled
without the concurrence of three fourths of the
members.
ART. XIV. No gambling shall be indulged in by
the members of this association, either among
themselves or with others; nor shall any member
be allowed to use any kind of Intoxicating drink
unless administered under medical advice.
ART. XVI 1t is further agreed that any person
or persons who shall be detected in secretng en-
bezzlng gold or other property for his or their own
use, which he or they are bound to take charge of
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