The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-12

Dear Sir:-I proceed, as animated in my last
letter, 10 state some of The leading principles Of
the Association recently organized here, espe-
cially for the benefit Of young men. 1t is proper
should say, however, in the outset that from
the notices have seen in your paper, since l
last wrote. calling for meetings with reference
TO forming Literary or Library Association in
your city. infer that the design of those inter-
ested in that enterprze is not precisely the same
with that had In view by the projectors o. our
Association. Ours is essentially and distinct
lively religious organization. Hence, lis name
is the "Youns Mems Christian Association
This feature Of 1t, as distinct from nere Lii
brary organization was not introduced without
much elaboration and careful inquiry into he
nature and plan of similar organizations in 9TH
er cities. II was found that all similar societies
in the large cities of the Northern and Middle
States. and likewise those in ST. Louis and New
Orleans, were based upon the religious priLci-
pies, as a cardinal eemen, of the plan. We
have accordingly aimed to follow that example
in the formation Of ours. Ifyours is proposed to
be established on a me,e Library basis, the
brief outline I proposed to give of our plan will
be of little use TO you. But here it is:
The Association is made up of four classes of
members.
l. Aetire. This class is composed Of persons
under forty years Of age, in good and regular
standing in seme Evangelical Church" all
Offices are filled from this class of members, and
nc other class has the right Of voting in meetings
for business The tax on this lass of members
is 50 per anLum.
2. Associate. This class is composed OF per-
sons "of good moral character" without respect
10 age or connection with any church. Its men,
beis also pay 50 per annum, ant eniov all the
privileges If the first class, except those Of vo.
ting and holding Office.
3 Life. Members of this class have the same
rights as Associate members, but pay IS per
annum, or $50 in one payment for life.
4. Honorary. This class Is composed Of those
who, through age, lose their Active membership
and also OF those whom the Association may
eject 10 1t. ft.t,
The Constitution contains no other peculiar
features. except that one Vice President shall
be chosen from each church represented ia the
Active membership The object OF the Associa-
ton is set forth to be- to seek oui young men
coming TO this city for the purpose of employ
men or residence, to aid them IN their pafiicu-
Jar objects as far as possible, to assist Them In
obtaining suils BILE boarding places, to procure
their introduction 10 the members generally. 10
induce their attendance upon public worship, and
t. endeavor in all suitable ways to surround
them with the safeguard OF moral and Telis ious
influence. Our Reading Room is centrally To-
cared, being on Washington street, opposite the
Il l. l.~rr A~I stk n
large selection OF newspapers, and Monthly and
! Quart .rly periodicals. II is open daily, tSun-
days excepted) from to 10 o'clocE P. M. The
formation of a Library is also an essential par,
of our plan, and measures are taken for the &C
complishn emf al that object. Strangers visiting
the city, will have access to our Library and
Reading Room, during their stay, on being in
troduced and registered by member
The Association OF which have thus given
you hasty sketch, We expect TO become one Of
the fixed facts OF the Capital, and not the least
among the objects deserving The notice of int lii
gent strangers. 1t would afford US much graft
hcalion to hear Of kindred institution. embra.
cling all The features Of our plan, becoming or
gained in your city, as have not doubt, the
future emporium oil the State.
| The papers have doubtless informed you that
the pursuit after Frank May was unsuccessful
he having. as is supposed, taken passage on the
| Baltic for Europe.
! Signs OF thaw begin to-day to appear. The
sleighing with Us, by the time il is spoilt will
have lasted about three weeks. I his will here
after be cited asa striking fact tear that de-
structive freshets may attend the going of Of The
snow.
The prohibi,ory liquor Law passed the Senate
yesterday. No formidable opposition to It is ex
pected in the House. "Olhello's occupation
and sc on.
i A fine corps of vocalists, consisting Of foul
gentleYae,, calling themselves THE Conunen
tals," have recently given two concerts here
greatly to the public edi6calion. They appeal
in public in the dress four revouic nary fathers
and many of their songs are of a patriotic char
ac,er. They ale richly deserving Il patronage
and IL they visit y.ur burgh, ] enjoin upon you
and my reverend friend S. to do them The honor.
musical of the city. Yours, ~
! A. B. C.