Washington sentinel., 1854-02-24
JAMEsTOwN SOCIETY.

descendants OF Vrglnlans, helu at the Unlteo
States Hotel, in the city of Washington, on the
18th of February, c. w. c. Dunnington, esq.,,
presented the report of the committee which
had been appointed at a previous meeting to
draft a constitution for the jamestown Society.
The constitution reported was amended in some
particulars, and as finally adopted, read as fol
lows
Constitution.
We, natives and citizens of Virginia, and the
descendants of Virginians, in order to form o
society for the annual celebration OF the ami
versary of the settlement at jamestown, vir-
ginia, on the 18th day of May, 1907, and to
keen in remembrance the honor, virtue, pa
triotism, sufferings, and chiyalrous conduct OF
our ancestors and the glory OF our State, DO
unite for the purpose of establishing TINS con-
stitution:
ARTICLE /. This society shall be known and
designated as the "JAMEsTowN SOCIETY OF
WASHINGTON CITY,"
ARTICLE 2. The officers of this society shall
consist of president, vice-presdent, record
ing secretary, corresponding secretary, urea
surer, and an executive committee, consisting
of FIVE members, all of whom shall be elected
hereafter designate, to serve twelve months, or
until their successors are elected.
ARTICLE 3. 1t shall be the duty of the presi-
dent to preside at all meetings of the society
to give the casting vote, in case of a tie on any
question; to sign all official documents intend
ed for publication, and all orders for the dis
bursement of money.
ARTICLE 4. In the absence of the president,
the ce.president shall preside; and in his
absence the society may appoint president
pro tempore.
ARTICLE s. Tt shall be the duty of the re-
cording secretary to make full and accurate
record Of the proceedings Of each meeting of
the society take cognizance of the receipt OF
all moneys paid into the society, and pay the
same Immediately to the treasurer; and attest
all official documents, and all orders passed for
the disbursement Of money.
ARTICLE g. The corresponding secretary shall
answer all communications, and carry on all
other correspondence which may be deemed
necessary for the interests of the society, to be
recorded in book kept for the purpose, and
subject at all times to the inspection Of the
society.
ARTICLE l. 1t shall be the duty of the trea-
surer to keep correct account of all the
moneys paid over by the secretary, or other
wise acquired; pay no claim upon the society
without an order therefor signed by the presi-
dent and attested by the secretary; and at the
expiration Of his term of Office, or at such
times as the society may require, render true
report of the state of the finances, and to hand
over to his successor whatever balances may
remain on vacating his office.
ARTICLE s. 1t shall be the duty of the ex-
ecutive committee, in connexion with the pre-
sident and recording secretary, to make all me-
cessary arrangements for the proper celebra-
9ion Of the anniversary of the settlement at
jamestown, Virginia. and for the accomplish
ment of the objects of this society.
ARTICLE 9. Each member, upon signing the
constitution, shall pay to the secretary one dol
lar, (which may be increased by vote of two
thirds the members present, and said amount
shall be paid at each future annual meeting.
In default of payment of the above named
amount for six months after said annual meet
ing, the person so neglecting to pay shall for
felt his membership.
ARTICLE 10. Thirteen members shall con-
stitute quorum to transact business
ARTICLE IL. This constitution shall not be
altered or amended without one months pre-
vious notice, and by vote of two-thirds of the
members present
ARTICLE r. Any native or citizen OF Vir-
ginia, or any person who has married a Vir-
ginia LADY, who is Of honorable standing in the
community, shall, upon application to the pres
ident or recording secretary, upon the recon-
mendaton of a member, be permitted TO sign
the constitution Prooided, the person signing
shall first comply with the provision contained
in the 9th article.
The committee appointed at the previous
meeting to prepare an address not being ready
to report, it was voted that the committee sub
NIT the address to the executive committee to
be elected under the 9Th article of the constitu-
ton and, on the approval of the said committee,
to publish the same without calling another
meeting; and, on motion, the chairman was
added to the committee to prepare the address.
A number of gentlemen then signed the con-
stitution and enrolled themselves as members
Of the society after which the society pro-
ceeded to the election of officers, whereupon
were chosen:
THOMAS RITcHIE; President.
Gen. ARCHIBALD HENDERSON, Vice President.
JOHN w. MAuRY, Treasurer.
c. w. G. DUNNINGToN, Recording Secretary.
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WIN. M. OvERToN, e. A. CABELL, VIM. Tow
ERs, THos. j. MAssIE, THos. LUMpKIN, Erecu-
tire Committee.
On motion it was resolved that Rev. Mr..
Balch be requested to deliver an address at the
meeting to be held on the 18th Of next May.
After which the thanks of the meeting were
rendered to the chairman and secretaries, for
the satisfactory manner in which they had dis
charged their duties, and to, the proprietor Of
the United States Hotel, for the courtesy he
had extended to the society. Then on motion
the meeting adjourned.
THOS. b. BALCH, Chairman.
Wn, N. ovEnroS, Secretaries.
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