The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-08
Calhoun Monument.
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF ST JOINS COLLECTION
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[From the Charleston Mercury June 10
At meeting of the citizens of 81 Johns Colls-
ton, held at Rockville, 3 G., the lAth inst for
the purpose of considering the best means OF pro-
noting the erection Of monument to Mr.. Calhoun,
on motion of T.. M Seabrook, John Hnnahau was
called to the chair, and c. A. Scabrook was ap
pointed Secretary
The meeting being orcsnzed Mr. Hugh Wilson,
Jr.. after few eloquent PREDATORY remarks upon
the object Of the meeting, moved the appointment
Of committee of six 70 prepare and report plan
OF action in conformity with the object of the meet
ipg-whereapon. the following gentlemen were
named. to wit, Hugh Wilson, Jr., Rev. II. Hall,
Rev. w. ii. Hanckel, John Jepkins, Jr.. u. M.
Whaley and + M Seabrook, who reported the fol-
lowing constitution, which unanimously adopt
CONSTITUTION OF THE CALHOUN MONUMENT Asso-
CITATION OF ST JOHNS COLLECTION.
Art. This association sbsll be styled the Cal
honn Monument Association of St Johns Coileton,
and its object shall be the erection OF monument
TO the memory Of John G. Calhoun.
Art 2-The officers Of this association shall con-
sist Of President, three Vice Presidents, and a
Treasurer, who shall also act as Secretary
Art. 3-The President shall preside ut all meet
ings of the Association state the business before it,
and call an extra session when he shall fit and
in his absence the Senior Vice President, then pres
ent, shall act President; in the absence of the
President, and of all the Vice Presidents at any
meeting, the Association shall elect q President
pro tim.
Art Amy person shall be admitted member
Of the Association, who shall pay the yearly contr-
Art. 5-This Association shall meet semi annually
the 18th days of March, and Of September, in
each year, at such place it might fix upon, or in
the event of its failure to do so, as the President
might appoint
Art. G-The Treasurer shall receive and depo,it
to the credit Of the Association, all moneys collected
for its in the Savings Bank Of Charleston, or in
such other bank as che Association might desg-
nate to be drawn thoreirom by drafts signed by the
President in the event Of his absence from the
State, by Vice President and countersigned BY
the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall disburse the
same In such manner as the Association shall from
time to time direct; and shall keep regular accounts
of all moneys received and disbursed by him, which
accounts shall be audited every six months by the
Standing Committee Finance and Accounts,
whose reports shall be entered on the minutes Of the
Association.
Art. THE Secretary shall keep the minutes of
the Association, and shall regularly record the
in book to be provided and kept for that purpose.
Art S-The Association shall elect ually three
delegates, corresponding TO the representation Of
this parish in the State Legislature, who shall re-
present it in such Central State A Association may
be formed for the accomplishment of the purpose
for which this Association is organized
Art 9-There shall be three standing committees
to be elected annually. A Committee of Cores
pondence. consisting of three Committee on FL
nance and Accounts, Of three; Committee to pro-
cure Membership and Subscriptions, OF nne-tbree
Of which to be taken from each of the Islands of
Edisto, Wadmalaw and Johns.
Art l0-All the officers of the Association shall
be elected annually by majority of the members
present at its meeting on the 18th day Of Septem-
Der in each year and in tho event Of failure to
elect officers. the iDcumbents shall hold over
Art 1.-THE officers elected at this meeting shall
continue in Office until the 18th day OF September
next
The following officers were then elected to serve
until the 18th day Of September, next
Hon. p. G. GRIMBALL, President
Hon. WIN. NJ. MURRAY,)
HuGH WILSON, Senr., Vice Presidents.
Hon. w. b SEABRooK,
i. n. FULLER, Treasurer.
tons-E. NJ. Whaley, John Jenkins, Jr., VIM Sea-
brook. for Edisto Island; VIM Sans, VIM. Bailey,
Jos. w. Motto, for Wadmalaw; BENZ Mathews, j.
Wbaley, }. Grmball, for Johns Island.
CnmmHte OIL CorespoRdcace-E. NJ. Seabr0ok,
H. Wilson, j. Jenkins
On me ton of T.. NJ. Seabrook, the folio wing reso-
buttons were unanimously adopted:-
Resolved, That this association appeals to the c-
tizens Of the other districts and parishes Of the
State, and earnestly invites them to unite with them
in the accomplishment of the ends OF its organiza
ton.
Resolved, That ii recommends to the citizens Of
the other districts and parishes of the State the for
nation of similar associations-and that delegates
be elected by them after the ratio Of representation
in the State Legislature. who shall meet in Colum.
bia on the first Monday of December next, for the
purpose of forming +" State Calhoun Monument
Association
On motion os DR.. J. G.. Seabrook, ii was
Resolved, That the proceedings Of thismeeting be
published in the Charleston papers, and that the
other papers of the State be requested to copy them
On motion OF Mr., c. Bailey, the meeting adj
journed. JOHN HAWAIIAN, Chairman
c. A. Scabrook, Secretary.